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Add 18/90 and 90/8

1st number: 18/90, 2nd number: 11 2/8

18/90 + 90/8 is 229/20.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 8 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    18/90 = 18 × 4/90 × 4 = 72/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    90/8 = 90 × 45/8 × 45 = 4050/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    72/360 + 4050/360 = 72 + 4050/360 = 4122/360
  5. 4122/360 simplified gives 229/20
  6. So, 18/90 + 90/8 = 229/20
    In mixed form: 119/20

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