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Add 5/90 and 40/14

1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 2 12/14

5/90 + 40/14 is 367/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 14 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    5/90 = 5 × 7/90 × 7 = 35/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    40/14 = 40 × 45/14 × 45 = 1800/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/630 + 1800/630 = 35 + 1800/630 = 1835/630
  5. 1835/630 simplified gives 367/126
  6. So, 5/90 + 40/14 = 367/126
    In mixed form: 2115/126

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