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Add 18/14 and 6/90

1st number: 1 4/14, 2nd number: 6/90

18/14 + 6/90 is 142/105.

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,
    18/14 = 18 × 45/14 × 45 = 810/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    6/90 = 6 × 7/90 × 7 = 42/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/630 + 42/630 = 810 + 42/630 = 852/630
  5. 852/630 simplified gives 142/105
  6. So, 18/14 + 6/90 = 142/105
    In mixed form: 137/105

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