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Add 3/90 and 90/4

1st number: 3/90, 2nd number: 22 2/4

3/90 + 90/4 is 338/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 4 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    3/90 = 3 × 2/90 × 2 = 6/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    90/4 = 90 × 45/4 × 45 = 4050/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/180 + 4050/180 = 6 + 4050/180 = 4056/180
  5. 4056/180 simplified gives 338/15
  6. So, 3/90 + 90/4 = 338/15
    In mixed form: 228/15

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