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Add 10/90 and 36/7

1st number: 10/90, 2nd number: 5 1/7

10/90 + 36/7 is 331/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 7 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    10/90 = 10 × 7/90 × 7 = 70/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
    36/7 = 36 × 90/7 × 90 = 3240/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/630 + 3240/630 = 70 + 3240/630 = 3310/630
  5. 3310/630 simplified gives 331/63
  6. So, 10/90 + 36/7 = 331/63
    In mixed form: 516/63

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