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Add 90/35 and 10/28

1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 10/28

90/35 + 10/28 is 41/14.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 4 = 140,
    90/35 = 90 × 4/35 × 4 = 360/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    10/28 = 10 × 5/28 × 5 = 50/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/140 + 50/140 = 360 + 50/140 = 410/140
  5. 410/140 simplified gives 41/14
  6. So, 90/35 + 10/28 = 41/14
    In mixed form: 213/14

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