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Add 24/14 and 5/90

1st number: 1 10/14, 2nd number: 5/90

24/14 + 5/90 is 223/126.

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,
    24/14 = 24 × 45/14 × 45 = 1080/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    5/90 = 5 × 7/90 × 7 = 35/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/630 + 35/630 = 1080 + 35/630 = 1115/630
  5. 1115/630 simplified gives 223/126
  6. So, 24/14 + 5/90 = 223/126
    In mixed form: 197/126

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