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Add 7/90 and 70/40

1st number: 7/90, 2nd number: 1 30/40

7/90 + 70/40 is 329/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 40 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 40 × 9 = 360,
    70/40 = 70 × 9/40 × 9 = 630/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/360 + 630/360 = 28 + 630/360 = 658/360
  5. 658/360 simplified gives 329/180
  6. So, 7/90 + 70/40 = 329/180
    In mixed form: 1149/180

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