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Add 90/40 and 20/28

1^st number: 2 10/40, 2^nd number: 20/28

90/40 + 20/28 is 83/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 40 and 28 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 7 = 280,
   90/40 = 90 × 7/40 × 7 = 630/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 10 = 280,
   20/28 = 20 × 10/28 × 10 = 200/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   630/280 + 200/280 = 630 + 200/280 = 830/280
5. 830/280 simplified gives 83/28
6. So, 90/40 + 20/28 = 83/28
   In mixed form: 227/28

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