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Add 90/72 and 5/35

1st number: 1 18/72, 2nd number: 5/35

90/72 + 5/35 is 39/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 35 is 2520

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
    90/72 = 90 × 35/72 × 35 = 3150/2520
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 72 = 2520,
    5/35 = 5 × 72/35 × 72 = 360/2520
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/2520 + 360/2520 = 3150 + 360/2520 = 3510/2520
  5. 3510/2520 simplified gives 39/28
  6. So, 90/72 + 5/35 = 39/28
    In mixed form: 111/28

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