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Add 35/90 and 30/4

1st number: 35/90, 2nd number: 7 2/4

35/90 + 30/4 is 71/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 4 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 4 × 45 = 180,
    30/4 = 30 × 45/4 × 45 = 1350/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/180 + 1350/180 = 70 + 1350/180 = 1420/180
  5. 1420/180 simplified gives 71/9
  6. So, 35/90 + 30/4 = 71/9
    In mixed form: 78/9

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