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Add 45/20 and 10/90

1st number: 2 5/20, 2nd number: 10/90

45/20 + 10/90 is 85/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    45/20 = 45 × 9/20 × 9 = 405/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    10/90 = 10 × 2/90 × 2 = 20/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/180 + 20/180 = 405 + 20/180 = 425/180
  5. 425/180 simplified gives 85/36
  6. So, 45/20 + 10/90 = 85/36
    In mixed form: 213/36

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