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Add 90/9 and 20/35

1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 20/35

90/9 + 20/35 is 74/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 35 is 315

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 35 = 315,
    90/9 = 90 × 35/9 × 35 = 3150/315
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 9 = 315,
    20/35 = 20 × 9/35 × 9 = 180/315
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/315 + 180/315 = 3150 + 180/315 = 3330/315
  5. 3330/315 simplified gives 74/7
  6. So, 90/9 + 20/35 = 74/7
    In mixed form: 104/7

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