How to install yosemite on macbook air

Can you please tell me the steps to install and upgrade to the new Yosemite.

Hi ...
Make sure your Mac can run Yosemite >  Apple - OS X Yosemite - How to Upgrade
If it can, then go here > Mac App Store - OS X Yosemite
Then click:  View in Mac App Store
You can download and install Yosemite from there.
Yosemite is a 5.16GB file so make sure your Mac has plenty of storage space. Click the Apple  top left in your screen. From the drop down menu click About This Mac > More Info > Storage
Make sure there's at least 15% free disk space.
The download and installation takes about 45 minutes to an hour on a high speed broadband connection. Your Mac may restart several times on it's own.

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