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Add 90/14 and 24/30

1st number: 6 6/14, 2nd number: 24/30

90/14 + 24/30 is 253/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 30 is 210

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 210
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 15 = 210,
    90/14 = 90 × 15/14 × 15 = 1350/210
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 7 = 210,
    24/30 = 24 × 7/30 × 7 = 168/210
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/210 + 168/210 = 1350 + 168/210 = 1518/210
  5. 1518/210 simplified gives 253/35
  6. So, 90/14 + 24/30 = 253/35
    In mixed form: 78/35

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