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Add 35/90 and 24/20

1st number: 35/90, 2nd number: 1 4/20

35/90 + 24/20 is 143/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    35/90 = 35 × 2/90 × 2 = 70/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    24/20 = 24 × 9/20 × 9 = 216/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/180 + 216/180 = 70 + 216/180 = 286/180
  5. 286/180 simplified gives 143/90
  6. So, 35/90 + 24/20 = 143/90
    In mixed form: 153/90

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