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Add 24/7 and 36/90

1st number: 3 3/7, 2nd number: 36/90

24/7 + 36/90 is 134/35.

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,
    24/7 = 24 × 90/7 × 90 = 2160/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    36/90 = 36 × 7/90 × 7 = 252/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/630 + 252/630 = 2160 + 252/630 = 2412/630
  5. 2412/630 simplified gives 134/35
  6. So, 24/7 + 36/90 = 134/35
    In mixed form: 329/35

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