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Add 35/75 and 1/90

35/75 + 1/90 is 43/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 90 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    35/75 = 35 × 6/75 × 6 = 210/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    1/90 = 1 × 5/90 × 5 = 5/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/450 + 5/450 = 210 + 5/450 = 215/450
  5. 215/450 simplified gives 43/90
  6. So, 35/75 + 1/90 = 43/90

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