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Add 28/90 and 12/7

1st number: 28/90, 2nd number: 1 5/7

28/90 + 12/7 is 638/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 7 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    28/90 = 28 × 7/90 × 7 = 196/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
    12/7 = 12 × 90/7 × 90 = 1080/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    196/630 + 1080/630 = 196 + 1080/630 = 1276/630
  5. 1276/630 simplified gives 638/315
  6. So, 28/90 + 12/7 = 638/315
    In mixed form: 28/315

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