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Add 35/90 and 12/24

35/90 + 12/24 is 8/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 24 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    35/90 = 35 × 4/90 × 4 = 140/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 15 = 360,
    12/24 = 12 × 15/24 × 15 = 180/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/360 + 180/360 = 140 + 180/360 = 320/360
  5. 320/360 simplified gives 8/9
  6. So, 35/90 + 12/24 = 8/9

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