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Add 1/90 and 15/6

1st number: 1/90, 2nd number: 2 3/6

1/90 + 15/6 is 113/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 6 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    1/90 = 1 × 1/90 × 1 = 1/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    15/6 = 15 × 15/6 × 15 = 225/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1/90 + 225/90 = 1 + 225/90 = 226/90
  5. 226/90 simplified gives 113/45
  6. So, 1/90 + 15/6 = 113/45
    In mixed form: 223/45

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