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Add 7/90 and 90/84

1st number: 7/90, 2nd number: 1 6/84

7/90 + 90/84 is 362/315.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 84 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
    7/90 = 7 × 14/90 × 14 = 98/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 15 = 1260,
    90/84 = 90 × 15/84 × 15 = 1350/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    98/1260 + 1350/1260 = 98 + 1350/1260 = 1448/1260
  5. 1448/1260 simplified gives 362/315
  6. So, 7/90 + 90/84 = 362/315
    In mixed form: 147/315

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