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Add 14/7 and 16/90

1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 16/90

14/7 + 16/90 is 98/45.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
    14/7 = 14 × 90/7 × 90 = 1260/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    16/90 = 16 × 7/90 × 7 = 112/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/630 + 112/630 = 1260 + 112/630 = 1372/630
  5. 1372/630 simplified gives 98/45
  6. So, 14/7 + 16/90 = 98/45
    In mixed form: 28/45

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