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Add 90/10 and 25/45

1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 25/45

90/10 + 25/45 is 86/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 45 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    90/10 = 90 × 9/10 × 9 = 810/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    25/45 = 25 × 2/45 × 2 = 50/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/90 + 50/90 = 810 + 50/90 = 860/90
  5. 860/90 simplified gives 86/9
  6. So, 90/10 + 25/45 = 86/9
    In mixed form: 95/9

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