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Add 90/35 and 24/72

1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 24/72

90/35 + 24/72 is 61/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 72 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
    90/35 = 90 × 72/35 × 72 = 6480/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
    24/72 = 24 × 35/72 × 35 = 840/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6480/2520 + 840/2520 = 6480 + 840/2520 = 7320/2520
  5. 7320/2520 simplified gives 61/21
  6. So, 90/35 + 24/72 = 61/21
    In mixed form: 219/21

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