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Add 9/90 and 1/30

9/90 + 1/30 is 2/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 30 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    9/90 = 9 × 1/90 × 1 = 9/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
    1/30 = 1 × 3/30 × 3 = 3/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/90 + 3/90 = 9 + 3/90 = 12/90
  5. 12/90 simplified gives 2/15
  6. So, 9/90 + 1/30 = 2/15

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