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Add 35/6 and 8/45

1st number: 5 5/6, 2nd number: 8/45

35/6 + 8/45 is 541/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    35/6 = 35 × 15/6 × 15 = 525/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    8/45 = 8 × 2/45 × 2 = 16/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    525/90 + 16/90 = 525 + 16/90 = 541/90
  5. So, 35/6 + 8/45 = 541/90
    In mixed form: 61/90

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