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Add 3/90 and 1/10

3/90 + 1/10 is 2/15.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    3/90 = 3 × 1/90 × 1 = 3/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    1/10 = 1 × 9/10 × 9 = 9/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/90 + 9/90 = 3 + 9/90 = 12/90
  5. 12/90 simplified gives 2/15
  6. So, 3/90 + 1/10 = 2/15

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