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Add 28/15 and 7/90

1st number: 1 13/15, 2nd number: 7/90

28/15 + 7/90 is 35/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 15 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 6 = 90,
    28/15 = 28 × 6/15 × 6 = 168/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    7/90 = 7 × 1/90 × 1 = 7/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    168/90 + 7/90 = 168 + 7/90 = 175/90
  5. 175/90 simplified gives 35/18
  6. So, 28/15 + 7/90 = 35/18
    In mixed form: 117/18

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