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Add 35/90 and 49/12

1st number: 35/90, 2nd number: 4 1/12

35/90 + 49/12 is 161/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 12 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 12 × 15 = 180,
    49/12 = 49 × 15/12 × 15 = 735/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/180 + 735/180 = 70 + 735/180 = 805/180
  5. 805/180 simplified gives 161/36
  6. So, 35/90 + 49/12 = 161/36
    In mixed form: 417/36

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