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Add 15/14 and 30/90

1st number: 1 1/14, 2nd number: 30/90

15/14 + 30/90 is 59/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    15/14 = 15 × 45/14 × 45 = 675/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    30/90 = 30 × 7/90 × 7 = 210/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    675/630 + 210/630 = 675 + 210/630 = 885/630
  5. 885/630 simplified gives 59/42
  6. So, 15/14 + 30/90 = 59/42
    In mixed form: 117/42

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