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Add 90/35 and 20/63

1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 20/63

90/35 + 20/63 is 26/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 63 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    90/35 = 90 × 9/35 × 9 = 810/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 5 = 315,
    20/63 = 20 × 5/63 × 5 = 100/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/315 + 100/315 = 810 + 100/315 = 910/315
  5. 910/315 simplified gives 26/9
  6. So, 90/35 + 20/63 = 26/9
    In mixed form: 28/9

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