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Add 30/28 and 80/90

1st number: 1 2/28, 2nd number: 80/90

30/28 + 80/90 is 247/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 90 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    30/28 = 30 × 45/28 × 45 = 1350/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
    80/90 = 80 × 14/90 × 14 = 1120/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/1260 + 1120/1260 = 1350 + 1120/1260 = 2470/1260
  5. 2470/1260 simplified gives 247/126
  6. So, 30/28 + 80/90 = 247/126
    In mixed form: 1121/126

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