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Add 15/90 and 8/4

1st number: 15/90, 2nd number: 2 0/4

15/90 + 8/4 is 13/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 4 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    15/90 = 15 × 2/90 × 2 = 30/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    8/4 = 8 × 45/4 × 45 = 360/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/180 + 360/180 = 30 + 360/180 = 390/180
  5. 390/180 simplified gives 13/6
  6. So, 15/90 + 8/4 = 13/6
    In mixed form: 21/6

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