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Add 28/2 and 90/24

1st number: 14 0/2, 2nd number: 3 18/24

28/2 + 90/24 is 71/4.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 24 is 24

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 24
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 12 = 24,
    28/2 = 28 × 12/2 × 12 = 336/24
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 1 = 24,
    90/24 = 90 × 1/24 × 1 = 90/24
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    336/24 + 90/24 = 336 + 90/24 = 426/24
  5. 426/24 simplified gives 71/4
  6. So, 28/2 + 90/24 = 71/4
    In mixed form: 173/4

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