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Add 45/5 and 7/35

1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 7/35

45/5 + 7/35 is 46/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 35 is 35

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 35
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 7 = 35,
    45/5 = 45 × 7/5 × 7 = 315/35
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 1 = 35,
    7/35 = 7 × 1/35 × 1 = 7/35
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/35 + 7/35 = 315 + 7/35 = 322/35
  5. 322/35 simplified gives 46/5
  6. So, 45/5 + 7/35 = 46/5
    In mixed form: 91/5

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