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Add 90/25 and 98/35

1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 2 28/35

90/25 + 98/35 is 32/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 35 is 175

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 175
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 7 = 175,
    90/25 = 90 × 7/25 × 7 = 630/175
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 5 = 175,
    98/35 = 98 × 5/35 × 5 = 490/175
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/175 + 490/175 = 630 + 490/175 = 1120/175
  5. 1120/175 simplified gives 32/5
  6. So, 90/25 + 98/35 = 32/5
    In mixed form: 62/5

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