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Add 10/4 and 90/6

1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 15 0/6

10/4 + 90/6 is 35/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 6 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    10/4 = 10 × 3/4 × 3 = 30/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 2 = 12,
    90/6 = 90 × 2/6 × 2 = 180/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/12 + 180/12 = 30 + 180/12 = 210/12
  5. 210/12 simplified gives 35/2
  6. So, 10/4 + 90/6 = 35/2
    In mixed form: 171/2

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