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Add 90/10 and 1/6

1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 1/6

90/10 + 1/6 is 55/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 6 is 30

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
    90/10 = 90 × 3/10 × 3 = 270/30
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
    1/6 = 1 × 5/6 × 5 = 5/30
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/30 + 5/30 = 270 + 5/30 = 275/30
  5. 275/30 simplified gives 55/6
  6. So, 90/10 + 1/6 = 55/6
    In mixed form: 91/6

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