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Add 14/90 and 84/20

1st number: 14/90, 2nd number: 4 4/20

14/90 + 84/20 is 196/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 20 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    14/90 = 14 × 2/90 × 2 = 28/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    84/20 = 84 × 9/20 × 9 = 756/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/180 + 756/180 = 28 + 756/180 = 784/180
  5. 784/180 simplified gives 196/45
  6. So, 14/90 + 84/20 = 196/45
    In mixed form: 416/45

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