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Add 14/90 and 28/8

1st number: 14/90, 2nd number: 3 4/8

14/90 + 28/8 is 329/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 8 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    14/90 = 14 × 4/90 × 4 = 56/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    28/8 = 28 × 45/8 × 45 = 1260/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/360 + 1260/360 = 56 + 1260/360 = 1316/360
  5. 1316/360 simplified gives 329/90
  6. So, 14/90 + 28/8 = 329/90
    In mixed form: 359/90

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