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Add 70/2 and 9/90

1st number: 35 0/2, 2nd number: 9/90

70/2 + 9/90 is 351/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    70/2 = 70 × 45/2 × 45 = 3150/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    9/90 = 9 × 1/90 × 1 = 9/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/90 + 9/90 = 3150 + 9/90 = 3159/90
  5. 3159/90 simplified gives 351/10
  6. So, 70/2 + 9/90 = 351/10
    In mixed form: 351/10

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