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Add 7/4 and 2/90

1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 2/90

7/4 + 2/90 is 319/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    7/4 = 7 × 45/4 × 45 = 315/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    2/90 = 2 × 2/90 × 2 = 4/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    315/180 + 4/180 = 315 + 4/180 = 319/180
  5. So, 7/4 + 2/90 = 319/180
    In mixed form: 1139/180

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