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Add 35/9 and 90/35

1st number: 3 8/9, 2nd number: 2 20/35

35/9 + 90/35 is 407/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    35/9 = 35 × 35/9 × 35 = 1225/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    90/35 = 90 × 9/35 × 9 = 810/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1225/315 + 810/315 = 1225 + 810/315 = 2035/315
  5. 2035/315 simplified gives 407/63
  6. So, 35/9 + 90/35 = 407/63
    In mixed form: 629/63

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