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Add 6/90 and 35/75

6/90 + 35/75 is 8/15.

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,
    6/90 = 6 × 5/90 × 5 = 30/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    35/75 = 35 × 6/75 × 6 = 210/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/450 + 210/450 = 30 + 210/450 = 240/450
  5. 240/450 simplified gives 8/15
  6. So, 6/90 + 35/75 = 8/15

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