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Add 9/2 and 3/90

1st number: 4 1/2, 2nd number: 3/90

9/2 + 3/90 is 68/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    9/2 = 9 × 45/2 × 45 = 405/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    3/90 = 3 × 1/90 × 1 = 3/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/90 + 3/90 = 405 + 3/90 = 408/90
  5. 408/90 simplified gives 68/15
  6. So, 9/2 + 3/90 = 68/15
    In mixed form: 48/15

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