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Add 90/14 and 6/72

1st number: 6 6/14, 2nd number: 6/72

90/14 + 6/72 is 547/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
    90/14 = 90 × 36/14 × 36 = 3240/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    6/72 = 6 × 7/72 × 7 = 42/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3240/504 + 42/504 = 3240 + 42/504 = 3282/504
  5. 3282/504 simplified gives 547/84
  6. So, 90/14 + 6/72 = 547/84
    In mixed form: 643/84

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