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Add 90/3 and 35/75

1st number: 30 0/3, 2nd number: 35/75

90/3 + 35/75 is 457/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 75 is 75

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 75
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 25 = 75,
    90/3 = 90 × 25/3 × 25 = 2250/75
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 1 = 75,
    35/75 = 35 × 1/75 × 1 = 35/75
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/75 + 35/75 = 2250 + 35/75 = 2285/75
  5. 2285/75 simplified gives 457/15
  6. So, 90/3 + 35/75 = 457/15
    In mixed form: 307/15

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