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Add 90/7 and 10/24

1st number: 12 6/7, 2nd number: 10/24

90/7 + 10/24 is 1115/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 7 and 24 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 24 = 168,
    90/7 = 90 × 24/7 × 24 = 2160/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
    10/24 = 10 × 7/24 × 7 = 70/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2160/168 + 70/168 = 2160 + 70/168 = 2230/168
  5. 2230/168 simplified gives 1115/84
  6. So, 90/7 + 10/24 = 1115/84
    In mixed form: 1323/84

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