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Add 90/75 and 5/14

1st number: 1 15/75, 2nd number: 5/14

90/75 + 5/14 is 109/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 14 is 1050

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 14 = 1050,
    90/75 = 90 × 14/75 × 14 = 1260/1050
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 75 = 1050,
    5/14 = 5 × 75/14 × 75 = 375/1050
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1260/1050 + 375/1050 = 1260 + 375/1050 = 1635/1050
  5. 1635/1050 simplified gives 109/70
  6. So, 90/75 + 5/14 = 109/70
    In mixed form: 139/70

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