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Add 28/90 and 28/8

1st number: 28/90, 2nd number: 3 4/8

28/90 + 28/8 is 343/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 8 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    28/90 = 28 × 4/90 × 4 = 112/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    28/8 = 28 × 45/8 × 45 = 1260/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    112/360 + 1260/360 = 112 + 1260/360 = 1372/360
  5. 1372/360 simplified gives 343/90
  6. So, 28/90 + 28/8 = 343/90
    In mixed form: 373/90

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