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Add 90/35 and 15/50

1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 15/50

90/35 + 15/50 is 201/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 50 is 350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
    90/35 = 90 × 10/35 × 10 = 900/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    15/50 = 15 × 7/50 × 7 = 105/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/350 + 105/350 = 900 + 105/350 = 1005/350
  5. 1005/350 simplified gives 201/70
  6. So, 90/35 + 15/50 = 201/70
    In mixed form: 261/70

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