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Add 3/90 and 28/8

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

3/90 + 28/8 is 53/15.

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,
    3/90 = 3 × 4/90 × 4 = 12/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    28/8 = 28 × 45/8 × 45 = 1260/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/360 + 1260/360 = 12 + 1260/360 = 1272/360
  5. 1272/360 simplified gives 53/15
  6. So, 3/90 + 28/8 = 53/15
    In mixed form: 38/15

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