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Add 35/4 and 32/90

1st number: 8 3/4, 2nd number: 32/90

35/4 + 32/90 is 1639/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    35/4 = 35 × 45/4 × 45 = 1575/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    32/90 = 32 × 2/90 × 2 = 64/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/180 + 64/180 = 1575 + 64/180 = 1639/180
  5. So, 35/4 + 32/90 = 1639/180
    In mixed form: 919/180

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