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Add 7/90 and 80/60

1st number: 7/90, 2nd number: 1 20/60

7/90 + 80/60 is 127/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 60 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    7/90 = 7 × 2/90 × 2 = 14/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
    80/60 = 80 × 3/60 × 3 = 240/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    14/180 + 240/180 = 14 + 240/180 = 254/180
  5. 254/180 simplified gives 127/90
  6. So, 7/90 + 80/60 = 127/90
    In mixed form: 137/90

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