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Add 90/24 and 1/28

1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 1/28

90/24 + 1/28 is 53/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 28 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    90/24 = 90 × 7/24 × 7 = 630/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 6 = 168,
    1/28 = 1 × 6/28 × 6 = 6/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/168 + 6/168 = 630 + 6/168 = 636/168
  5. 636/168 simplified gives 53/14
  6. So, 90/24 + 1/28 = 53/14
    In mixed form: 311/14

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