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Add 15/2 and 90/28

1st number: 7 1/2, 2nd number: 3 6/28

15/2 + 90/28 is 75/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 28 is 28

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 28
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 14 = 28,
    15/2 = 15 × 14/2 × 14 = 210/28
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 1 = 28,
    90/28 = 90 × 1/28 × 1 = 90/28
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/28 + 90/28 = 210 + 90/28 = 300/28
  5. 300/28 simplified gives 75/7
  6. So, 15/2 + 90/28 = 75/7
    In mixed form: 105/7

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