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Add 81/35 and 56/90

1st number: 2 11/35, 2nd number: 56/90

81/35 + 56/90 is 185/63.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 18 = 630,
    81/35 = 81 × 18/35 × 18 = 1458/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    56/90 = 56 × 7/90 × 7 = 392/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1458/630 + 392/630 = 1458 + 392/630 = 1850/630
  5. 1850/630 simplified gives 185/63
  6. So, 81/35 + 56/90 = 185/63
    In mixed form: 259/63

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