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Add 49/90 and 63/28

1st number: 49/90, 2nd number: 2 7/28

49/90 + 63/28 is 503/180.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
    49/90 = 49 × 14/90 × 14 = 686/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    63/28 = 63 × 45/28 × 45 = 2835/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    686/1260 + 2835/1260 = 686 + 2835/1260 = 3521/1260
  5. 3521/1260 simplified gives 503/180
  6. So, 49/90 + 63/28 = 503/180
    In mixed form: 2143/180

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