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Add 6/3 and 80/90

1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 80/90

6/3 + 80/90 is 26/9.

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,
    6/3 = 6 × 30/3 × 30 = 180/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    80/90 = 80 × 1/90 × 1 = 80/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/90 + 80/90 = 180 + 80/90 = 260/90
  5. 260/90 simplified gives 26/9
  6. So, 6/3 + 80/90 = 26/9
    In mixed form: 28/9

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