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Add 90/10 and 10/14

1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 10/14

90/10 + 10/14 is 68/7.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 14 is 70

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 70
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 7 = 70,
    90/10 = 90 × 7/10 × 7 = 630/70
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 5 = 70,
    10/14 = 10 × 5/14 × 5 = 50/70
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/70 + 50/70 = 630 + 50/70 = 680/70
  5. 680/70 simplified gives 68/7
  6. So, 90/10 + 10/14 = 68/7
    In mixed form: 95/7

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