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Add 72/7 and 3/90

1st number: 10 2/7, 2nd number: 3/90

72/7 + 3/90 is 2167/210.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
    72/7 = 72 × 90/7 × 90 = 6480/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    3/90 = 3 × 7/90 × 7 = 21/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6480/630 + 21/630 = 6480 + 21/630 = 6501/630
  5. 6501/630 simplified gives 2167/210
  6. So, 72/7 + 3/90 = 2167/210
    In mixed form: 1067/210

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