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Add 90/40 and 20/7

1st number: 2 10/40, 2nd number: 2 6/7

90/40 + 20/7 is 143/28.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 40 and 7 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 7 × 40 = 280,
    20/7 = 20 × 40/7 × 40 = 800/280
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/280 + 800/280 = 630 + 800/280 = 1430/280
  5. 1430/280 simplified gives 143/28
  6. So, 90/40 + 20/7 = 143/28
    In mixed form: 53/28

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