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Add 14/7 and 24/90

1st number: 2 0/7, 2nd number: 24/90

14/7 + 24/90 is 34/15.

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,
    24/90 = 24 × 7/90 × 7 = 168/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/630 + 168/630 = 1260 + 168/630 = 1428/630
  5. 1428/630 simplified gives 34/15
  6. So, 14/7 + 24/90 = 34/15
    In mixed form: 24/15

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