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Add 28/3 and 84/90

1st number: 9 1/3, 2nd number: 84/90

28/3 + 84/90 is 154/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    28/3 = 28 × 30/3 × 30 = 840/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    84/90 = 84 × 1/90 × 1 = 84/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    840/90 + 84/90 = 840 + 84/90 = 924/90
  5. 924/90 simplified gives 154/15
  6. So, 28/3 + 84/90 = 154/15
    In mixed form: 104/15

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