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Add 35/90 and 96/28

1st number: 35/90, 2nd number: 3 12/28

35/90 + 96/28 is 481/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 28 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
    35/90 = 35 × 14/90 × 14 = 490/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    96/28 = 96 × 45/28 × 45 = 4320/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    490/1260 + 4320/1260 = 490 + 4320/1260 = 4810/1260
  5. 4810/1260 simplified gives 481/126
  6. So, 35/90 + 96/28 = 481/126
    In mixed form: 3103/126

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