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Add 2/7 and 40/90

2/7 + 40/90 is 46/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
    2/7 = 2 × 90/7 × 90 = 180/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    40/90 = 40 × 7/90 × 7 = 280/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/630 + 280/630 = 180 + 280/630 = 460/630
  5. 460/630 simplified gives 46/63
  6. So, 2/7 + 40/90 = 46/63

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