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Add 30/45 and 90/4

1st number: 30/45, 2nd number: 22 2/4

30/45 + 90/4 is 139/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 4 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    30/45 = 30 × 4/45 × 4 = 120/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    90/4 = 90 × 45/4 × 45 = 4050/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/180 + 4050/180 = 120 + 4050/180 = 4170/180
  5. 4170/180 simplified gives 139/6
  6. So, 30/45 + 90/4 = 139/6
    In mixed form: 231/6

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