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Add 35/90 and 40/14

1st number: 35/90, 2nd number: 2 12/14

35/90 + 40/14 is 409/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 14 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    35/90 = 35 × 7/90 × 7 = 245/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    40/14 = 40 × 45/14 × 45 = 1800/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    245/630 + 1800/630 = 245 + 1800/630 = 2045/630
  5. 2045/630 simplified gives 409/126
  6. So, 35/90 + 40/14 = 409/126
    In mixed form: 331/126

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