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Add 3/45 and 90/10

1st number: 3/45, 2nd number: 9 0/10

3/45 + 90/10 is 136/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    3/45 = 3 × 2/45 × 2 = 6/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    90/10 = 90 × 9/10 × 9 = 810/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/90 + 810/90 = 6 + 810/90 = 816/90
  5. 816/90 simplified gives 136/15
  6. So, 3/45 + 90/10 = 136/15
    In mixed form: 91/15

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