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Add 90/35 and 70/72

1st number: 2 20/35, 2nd number: 70/72

90/35 + 70/72 is 893/252.

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,
    70/72 = 70 × 35/72 × 35 = 2450/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6480/2520 + 2450/2520 = 6480 + 2450/2520 = 8930/2520
  5. 8930/2520 simplified gives 893/252
  6. So, 90/35 + 70/72 = 893/252
    In mixed form: 3137/252

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