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Add 1/90 and 45/28

1st number: 1/90, 2nd number: 1 17/28

1/90 + 45/28 is 2039/1260.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 28 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
    1/90 = 1 × 14/90 × 14 = 14/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    45/28 = 45 × 45/28 × 45 = 2025/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/1260 + 2025/1260 = 14 + 2025/1260 = 2039/1260
  5. So, 1/90 + 45/28 = 2039/1260
    In mixed form: 1779/1260

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