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Add 6/35 and 90/28

1st number: 6/35, 2nd number: 3 6/28

6/35 + 90/28 is 237/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 28 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    6/35 = 6 × 4/35 × 4 = 24/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    90/28 = 90 × 5/28 × 5 = 450/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/140 + 450/140 = 24 + 450/140 = 474/140
  5. 474/140 simplified gives 237/70
  6. So, 6/35 + 90/28 = 237/70
    In mixed form: 327/70

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