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Add 35/3 and 12/90

1st number: 11 2/3, 2nd number: 12/90

35/3 + 12/90 is 59/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    35/3 = 35 × 30/3 × 30 = 1050/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    12/90 = 12 × 1/90 × 1 = 12/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/90 + 12/90 = 1050 + 12/90 = 1062/90
  5. 1062/90 simplified gives 59/5
  6. So, 35/3 + 12/90 = 59/5
    In mixed form: 114/5

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