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Add 28/2 and 5/90

1st number: 14 0/2, 2nd number: 5/90

28/2 + 5/90 is 253/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    28/2 = 28 × 45/2 × 45 = 1260/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    5/90 = 5 × 1/90 × 1 = 5/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/90 + 5/90 = 1260 + 5/90 = 1265/90
  5. 1265/90 simplified gives 253/18
  6. So, 28/2 + 5/90 = 253/18
    In mixed form: 141/18

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