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Add 35/45 and 90/20

1^st number: 35/45, 2^nd number: 4 10/20

35/45 + 90/20 is 95/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 20 is 180
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
   35/45 = 35 × 4/45 × 4 = 140/180
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
   90/20 = 90 × 9/20 × 9 = 810/180
4. Add the two like fractions:
   140/180 + 810/180 = 140 + 810/180 = 950/180
5. 950/180 simplified gives 95/18
6. So, 35/45 + 90/20 = 95/18
   In mixed form: 55/18

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