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Add 45/7 and 2/90

1st number: 6 3/7, 2nd number: 2/90

45/7 + 2/90 is 2032/315.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
    45/7 = 45 × 90/7 × 90 = 4050/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    2/90 = 2 × 7/90 × 7 = 14/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4050/630 + 14/630 = 4050 + 14/630 = 4064/630
  5. 4064/630 simplified gives 2032/315
  6. So, 45/7 + 2/90 = 2032/315
    In mixed form: 6142/315

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