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Add 90/35 and 12/27

1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 12/27

90/35 + 12/27 is 190/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 27 is 945

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 945
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 27 = 945,
    90/35 = 90 × 27/35 × 27 = 2430/945
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 35 = 945,
    12/27 = 12 × 35/27 × 35 = 420/945
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2430/945 + 420/945 = 2430 + 420/945 = 2850/945
  5. 2850/945 simplified gives 190/63
  6. So, 90/35 + 12/27 = 190/63
    In mixed form: 31/63

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