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Add 7/90 and 40/24

1st number: 7/90, 2nd number: 1 16/24

7/90 + 40/24 is 157/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 24 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 24 × 15 = 360,
    40/24 = 40 × 15/24 × 15 = 600/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/360 + 600/360 = 28 + 600/360 = 628/360
  5. 628/360 simplified gives 157/90
  6. So, 7/90 + 40/24 = 157/90
    In mixed form: 167/90

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