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Add 5/90 and 35/10

1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 3 5/10

5/90 + 35/10 is 32/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    5/90 = 5 × 1/90 × 1 = 5/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    35/10 = 35 × 9/10 × 9 = 315/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/90 + 315/90 = 5 + 315/90 = 320/90
  5. 320/90 simplified gives 32/9
  6. So, 5/90 + 35/10 = 32/9
    In mixed form: 35/9

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