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Add 35/8 and 75/90

1^st number: 4 3/8, 2^nd number: 75/90

35/8 + 75/90 is 125/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
   35/8 = 35 × 45/8 × 45 = 1575/360
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
   75/90 = 75 × 4/90 × 4 = 300/360
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1575/360 + 300/360 = 1575 + 300/360 = 1875/360
5. 1875/360 simplified gives 125/24
6. So, 35/8 + 75/90 = 125/24
   In mixed form: 55/24

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