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Add 84/20 and 84/90

1st number: 4 4/20, 2nd number: 84/90

84/20 + 84/90 is 77/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    84/20 = 84 × 9/20 × 9 = 756/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    84/90 = 84 × 2/90 × 2 = 168/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/180 + 168/180 = 756 + 168/180 = 924/180
  5. 924/180 simplified gives 77/15
  6. So, 84/20 + 84/90 = 77/15
    In mixed form: 52/15

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