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Add 60/28 and 7/90

1st number: 2 4/28, 2nd number: 7/90

60/28 + 7/90 is 1399/630.

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,
    60/28 = 60 × 45/28 × 45 = 2700/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
    7/90 = 7 × 14/90 × 14 = 98/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2700/1260 + 98/1260 = 2700 + 98/1260 = 2798/1260
  5. 2798/1260 simplified gives 1399/630
  6. So, 60/28 + 7/90 = 1399/630
    In mixed form: 2139/630

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