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Add 48/7 and 28/90

1st number: 6 6/7, 2nd number: 28/90

48/7 + 28/90 is 2258/315.

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,
    48/7 = 48 × 90/7 × 90 = 4320/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    28/90 = 28 × 7/90 × 7 = 196/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4320/630 + 196/630 = 4320 + 196/630 = 4516/630
  5. 4516/630 simplified gives 2258/315
  6. So, 48/7 + 28/90 = 2258/315
    In mixed form: 753/315

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