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Add 8/7 and 90/20

1st number: 1 1/7, 2nd number: 4 10/20

8/7 + 90/20 is 79/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 20 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 20 = 140,
    8/7 = 8 × 20/7 × 20 = 160/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 7 = 140,
    90/20 = 90 × 7/20 × 7 = 630/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/140 + 630/140 = 160 + 630/140 = 790/140
  5. 790/140 simplified gives 79/14
  6. So, 8/7 + 90/20 = 79/14
    In mixed form: 59/14

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