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Add 90/28 and 9/10

1st number: 3 6/28, 2nd number: 9/10

90/28 + 9/10 is 144/35.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 28 and 10 is 140

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 140
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 5 = 140,
    90/28 = 90 × 5/28 × 5 = 450/140
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 14 = 140,
    9/10 = 9 × 14/10 × 14 = 126/140
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/140 + 126/140 = 450 + 126/140 = 576/140
  5. 576/140 simplified gives 144/35
  6. So, 90/28 + 9/10 = 144/35
    In mixed form: 44/35

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