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Add 75/14 and 24/90

1st number: 5 5/14, 2nd number: 24/90

75/14 + 24/90 is 1181/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 90 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    75/14 = 75 × 45/14 × 45 = 3375/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    24/90 = 24 × 7/90 × 7 = 168/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3375/630 + 168/630 = 3375 + 168/630 = 3543/630
  5. 3543/630 simplified gives 1181/210
  6. So, 75/14 + 24/90 = 1181/210
    In mixed form: 5131/210

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