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Add 24/28 and 28/90

24/28 + 28/90 is 368/315.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    24/28 = 24 × 45/28 × 45 = 1080/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
    28/90 = 28 × 14/90 × 14 = 392/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/1260 + 392/1260 = 1080 + 392/1260 = 1472/1260
  5. 1472/1260 simplified gives 368/315
  6. So, 24/28 + 28/90 = 368/315
    In mixed form: 153/315

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