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Add 3/18 and 1/90

3/18 + 1/90 is 8/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    3/18 = 3 × 5/18 × 5 = 15/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    1/90 = 1 × 1/90 × 1 = 1/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    15/90 + 1/90 = 15 + 1/90 = 16/90
  5. 16/90 simplified gives 8/45
  6. So, 3/18 + 1/90 = 8/45

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