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Add 9/5 and 15/90

1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 15/90

9/5 + 15/90 is 59/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    9/5 = 9 × 18/5 × 18 = 162/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    15/90 = 15 × 1/90 × 1 = 15/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/90 + 15/90 = 162 + 15/90 = 177/90
  5. 177/90 simplified gives 59/30
  6. So, 9/5 + 15/90 = 59/30
    In mixed form: 129/30

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