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Add 35/90 and 60/75

35/90 + 60/75 is 107/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 75 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    35/90 = 35 × 5/90 × 5 = 175/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    60/75 = 60 × 6/75 × 6 = 360/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    175/450 + 360/450 = 175 + 360/450 = 535/450
  5. 535/450 simplified gives 107/90
  6. So, 35/90 + 60/75 = 107/90
    In mixed form: 117/90

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