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Add 15/90 and 60/28

1st number: 15/90, 2nd number: 2 4/28

15/90 + 60/28 is 97/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 28 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
    15/90 = 15 × 14/90 × 14 = 210/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    60/28 = 60 × 45/28 × 45 = 2700/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/1260 + 2700/1260 = 210 + 2700/1260 = 2910/1260
  5. 2910/1260 simplified gives 97/42
  6. So, 15/90 + 60/28 = 97/42
    In mixed form: 213/42

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