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Add 30/10 and 3/90

1st number: 3 0/10, 2nd number: 3/90

30/10 + 3/90 is 91/30.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    30/10 = 30 × 9/10 × 9 = 270/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    3/90 = 3 × 1/90 × 1 = 3/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/90 + 3/90 = 270 + 3/90 = 273/90
  5. 273/90 simplified gives 91/30
  6. So, 30/10 + 3/90 = 91/30
    In mixed form: 31/30

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