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Add 8/14 and 84/90

8/14 + 84/90 is 158/105.

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,
    8/14 = 8 × 45/14 × 45 = 360/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    84/90 = 84 × 7/90 × 7 = 588/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/630 + 588/630 = 360 + 588/630 = 948/630
  5. 948/630 simplified gives 158/105
  6. So, 8/14 + 84/90 = 158/105
    In mixed form: 153/105

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