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Add 10/90 and 30/28

1st number: 10/90, 2nd number: 1 2/28

10/90 + 30/28 is 149/126.

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,
    10/90 = 10 × 14/90 × 14 = 140/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    30/28 = 30 × 45/28 × 45 = 1350/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    140/1260 + 1350/1260 = 140 + 1350/1260 = 1490/1260
  5. 1490/1260 simplified gives 149/126
  6. So, 10/90 + 30/28 = 149/126
    In mixed form: 123/126

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