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Add 80/7 and 40/90

1st number: 11 3/7, 2nd number: 40/90

80/7 + 40/90 is 748/63.

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,
    80/7 = 80 × 90/7 × 90 = 7200/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    40/90 = 40 × 7/90 × 7 = 280/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7200/630 + 280/630 = 7200 + 280/630 = 7480/630
  5. 7480/630 simplified gives 748/63
  6. So, 80/7 + 40/90 = 748/63
    In mixed form: 1155/63

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