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Add 45/3 and 8/90

1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 8/90

45/3 + 8/90 is 679/45.

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,
    45/3 = 45 × 30/3 × 30 = 1350/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    8/90 = 8 × 1/90 × 1 = 8/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/90 + 8/90 = 1350 + 8/90 = 1358/90
  5. 1358/90 simplified gives 679/45
  6. So, 45/3 + 8/90 = 679/45
    In mixed form: 154/45

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