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Add 90/35 and 36/9

1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 4 0/9

90/35 + 36/9 is 46/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 9 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 9 × 35 = 315,
    36/9 = 36 × 35/9 × 35 = 1260/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/315 + 1260/315 = 810 + 1260/315 = 2070/315
  5. 2070/315 simplified gives 46/7
  6. So, 90/35 + 36/9 = 46/7
    In mixed form: 64/7

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