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Add 90/24 and 3/28

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

90/24 + 3/28 is 27/7.

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,
    3/28 = 3 × 6/28 × 6 = 18/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/168 + 18/168 = 630 + 18/168 = 648/168
  5. 648/168 simplified gives 27/7
  6. So, 90/24 + 3/28 = 27/7
    In mixed form: 36/7

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