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Add 7/45 and 90/6

1st number: 7/45, 2nd number: 15 0/6

7/45 + 90/6 is 682/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 6 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    7/45 = 7 × 2/45 × 2 = 14/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    90/6 = 90 × 15/6 × 15 = 1350/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/90 + 1350/90 = 14 + 1350/90 = 1364/90
  5. 1364/90 simplified gives 682/45
  6. So, 7/45 + 90/6 = 682/45
    In mixed form: 157/45

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