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Add 7/90 and 40/7

1st number: 7/90, 2nd number: 5 5/7

7/90 + 40/7 is 3649/630.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 7 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    7/90 = 7 × 7/90 × 7 = 49/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
    40/7 = 40 × 90/7 × 90 = 3600/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    49/630 + 3600/630 = 49 + 3600/630 = 3649/630
  5. So, 7/90 + 40/7 = 3649/630
    In mixed form: 5499/630

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