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Add 14/90 and 90/24

1st number: 14/90, 2nd number: 3 18/24

14/90 + 90/24 is 703/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 24 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 24 × 15 = 360,
    90/24 = 90 × 15/24 × 15 = 1350/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    56/360 + 1350/360 = 56 + 1350/360 = 1406/360
  5. 1406/360 simplified gives 703/180
  6. So, 14/90 + 90/24 = 703/180
    In mixed form: 3163/180

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