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Add 7/90 and 15/6

1st number: 7/90, 2nd number: 2 3/6

7/90 + 15/6 is 116/45.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    7/90 = 7 × 1/90 × 1 = 7/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    15/6 = 15 × 15/6 × 15 = 225/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/90 + 225/90 = 7 + 225/90 = 232/90
  5. 232/90 simplified gives 116/45
  6. So, 7/90 + 15/6 = 116/45
    In mixed form: 226/45

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