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Add 35/90 and 24/3

1st number: 35/90, 2nd number: 8 0/3

35/90 + 24/3 is 151/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 3 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    35/90 = 35 × 1/90 × 1 = 35/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    24/3 = 24 × 30/3 × 30 = 720/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/90 + 720/90 = 35 + 720/90 = 755/90
  5. 755/90 simplified gives 151/18
  6. So, 35/90 + 24/3 = 151/18
    In mixed form: 87/18

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