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Add 90/28 and 3/90

1st number: 3 6/28, 2nd number: 3/90

90/28 + 3/90 is 341/105.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 90 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    90/28 = 90 × 45/28 × 45 = 4050/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
    3/90 = 3 × 14/90 × 14 = 42/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4050/1260 + 42/1260 = 4050 + 42/1260 = 4092/1260
  5. 4092/1260 simplified gives 341/105
  6. So, 90/28 + 3/90 = 341/105
    In mixed form: 326/105

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