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Add 90/35 and 7/36

1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 7/36

90/35 + 7/36 is 697/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 36 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 36 = 1260,
    90/35 = 90 × 36/35 × 36 = 3240/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 35 = 1260,
    7/36 = 7 × 35/36 × 35 = 245/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3240/1260 + 245/1260 = 3240 + 245/1260 = 3485/1260
  5. 3485/1260 simplified gives 697/252
  6. So, 90/35 + 7/36 = 697/252
    In mixed form: 2193/252

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