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Add 70/5 and 35/90

1st number: 14 0/5, 2nd number: 35/90

70/5 + 35/90 is 259/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    70/5 = 70 × 18/5 × 18 = 1260/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    35/90 = 35 × 1/90 × 1 = 35/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/90 + 35/90 = 1260 + 35/90 = 1295/90
  5. 1295/90 simplified gives 259/18
  6. So, 70/5 + 35/90 = 259/18
    In mixed form: 147/18

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