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Add 81/28 and 42/90

1st number: 2 25/28, 2nd number: 42/90

81/28 + 42/90 is 1411/420.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 90 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    81/28 = 81 × 45/28 × 45 = 3645/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
    42/90 = 42 × 14/90 × 14 = 588/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3645/1260 + 588/1260 = 3645 + 588/1260 = 4233/1260
  5. 4233/1260 simplified gives 1411/420
  6. So, 81/28 + 42/90 = 1411/420
    In mixed form: 3151/420

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