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Add 90/3 and 35/72

1st number: 30 0/3, 2nd number: 35/72

90/3 + 35/72 is 2195/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 72 is 72

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 72
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 24 = 72,
    90/3 = 90 × 24/3 × 24 = 2160/72
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 1 = 72,
    35/72 = 35 × 1/72 × 1 = 35/72
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/72 + 35/72 = 2160 + 35/72 = 2195/72
  5. So, 90/3 + 35/72 = 2195/72
    In mixed form: 3035/72

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