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Add 30/3 and 45/90

1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 45/90

30/3 + 45/90 is 21/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    30/3 = 30 × 30/3 × 30 = 900/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    45/90 = 45 × 1/90 × 1 = 45/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/90 + 45/90 = 900 + 45/90 = 945/90
  5. 945/90 simplified gives 21/2
  6. So, 30/3 + 45/90 = 21/2
    In mixed form: 101/2

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