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Add 6/90 and 7/8

6/90 + 7/8 is 113/120.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 8 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    6/90 = 6 × 4/90 × 4 = 24/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    7/8 = 7 × 45/8 × 45 = 315/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/360 + 315/360 = 24 + 315/360 = 339/360
  5. 339/360 simplified gives 113/120
  6. So, 6/90 + 7/8 = 113/120

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