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Add 90/24 and 5/35

1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 5/35

90/24 + 5/35 is 109/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 35 is 840

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 35 = 840,
    90/24 = 90 × 35/24 × 35 = 3150/840
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 24 = 840,
    5/35 = 5 × 24/35 × 24 = 120/840
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/840 + 120/840 = 3150 + 120/840 = 3270/840
  5. 3270/840 simplified gives 109/28
  6. So, 90/24 + 5/35 = 109/28
    In mixed form: 325/28

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