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Add 9/90 and 45/3

1st number: 9/90, 2nd number: 15 0/3

9/90 + 45/3 is 151/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 3 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 3 × 30 = 90,
    45/3 = 45 × 30/3 × 30 = 1350/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    9/90 + 1350/90 = 9 + 1350/90 = 1359/90
  5. 1359/90 simplified gives 151/10
  6. So, 9/90 + 45/3 = 151/10
    In mixed form: 151/10

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