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Add 90/35 and 60/81

1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 60/81

90/35 + 60/81 is 626/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 81 is 2835

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
    90/35 = 90 × 81/35 × 81 = 7290/2835
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
    60/81 = 60 × 35/81 × 35 = 2100/2835
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7290/2835 + 2100/2835 = 7290 + 2100/2835 = 9390/2835
  5. 9390/2835 simplified gives 626/189
  6. So, 90/35 + 60/81 = 626/189
    In mixed form: 359/189

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