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Add 28/14 and 9/90

1st number: 2 0/14, 2nd number: 9/90

28/14 + 9/90 is 21/10.

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,
    28/14 = 28 × 45/14 × 45 = 1260/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    9/90 = 9 × 7/90 × 7 = 63/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/630 + 63/630 = 1260 + 63/630 = 1323/630
  5. 1323/630 simplified gives 21/10
  6. So, 28/14 + 9/90 = 21/10
    In mixed form: 21/10

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