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Add 2/90 and 1/5

2/90 + 1/5 is 2/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 5 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    2/90 = 2 × 1/90 × 1 = 2/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    1/5 = 1 × 18/5 × 18 = 18/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2/90 + 18/90 = 2 + 18/90 = 20/90
  5. 20/90 simplified gives 2/9
  6. So, 2/90 + 1/5 = 2/9

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