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Add 7/90 and 1/8

7/90 + 1/8 is 73/360.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 8 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    7/90 = 7 × 4/90 × 4 = 28/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    1/8 = 1 × 45/8 × 45 = 45/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/360 + 45/360 = 28 + 45/360 = 73/360
  5. So, 7/90 + 1/8 = 73/360

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