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Add 90/28 and 3/35

1st number: 3 6/28, 2nd number: 3/35

90/28 + 3/35 is 33/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 35 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    90/28 = 90 × 5/28 × 5 = 450/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    3/35 = 3 × 4/35 × 4 = 12/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/140 + 12/140 = 450 + 12/140 = 462/140
  5. 462/140 simplified gives 33/10
  6. So, 90/28 + 3/35 = 33/10
    In mixed form: 33/10

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