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Add 14/4 and 1/90

1st number: 3 2/4, 2nd number: 1/90

14/4 + 1/90 is 158/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    14/4 = 14 × 45/4 × 45 = 630/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    1/90 = 1 × 2/90 × 2 = 2/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/180 + 2/180 = 630 + 2/180 = 632/180
  5. 632/180 simplified gives 158/45
  6. So, 14/4 + 1/90 = 158/45
    In mixed form: 323/45

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