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Add 90/81 and 50/35

1st number: 1 9/81, 2nd number: 1 15/35

90/81 + 50/35 is 160/63.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2835
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 35 = 2835,
    90/81 = 90 × 35/81 × 35 = 3150/2835
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 81 = 2835,
    50/35 = 50 × 81/35 × 81 = 4050/2835
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/2835 + 4050/2835 = 3150 + 4050/2835 = 7200/2835
  5. 7200/2835 simplified gives 160/63
  6. So, 90/81 + 50/35 = 160/63
    In mixed form: 234/63

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