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Add 7/90 and 2/35

7/90 + 2/35 is 17/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 35 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    7/90 = 7 × 7/90 × 7 = 49/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    2/35 = 2 × 18/35 × 18 = 36/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/630 + 36/630 = 49 + 36/630 = 85/630
  5. 85/630 simplified gives 17/126
  6. So, 7/90 + 2/35 = 17/126

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