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Add 3/14 and 18/90

3/14 + 18/90 is 29/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    3/14 = 3 × 45/14 × 45 = 135/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    18/90 = 18 × 7/90 × 7 = 126/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/630 + 126/630 = 135 + 126/630 = 261/630
  5. 261/630 simplified gives 29/70
  6. So, 3/14 + 18/90 = 29/70

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