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Add 90/6 and 40/35

1st number: 15 0/6, 2nd number: 1 5/35

90/6 + 40/35 is 113/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 35 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 35 = 210,
    90/6 = 90 × 35/6 × 35 = 3150/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 6 = 210,
    40/35 = 40 × 6/35 × 6 = 240/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/210 + 240/210 = 3150 + 240/210 = 3390/210
  5. 3390/210 simplified gives 113/7
  6. So, 90/6 + 40/35 = 113/7
    In mixed form: 161/7

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