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Add 70/7 and 35/90

1st number: 10 0/7, 2nd number: 35/90

70/7 + 35/90 is 187/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
    70/7 = 70 × 90/7 × 90 = 6300/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    35/90 = 35 × 7/90 × 7 = 245/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6300/630 + 245/630 = 6300 + 245/630 = 6545/630
  5. 6545/630 simplified gives 187/18
  6. So, 70/7 + 35/90 = 187/18
    In mixed form: 107/18

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