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Add 90/2 and 15/90

1st number: 45 0/2, 2nd number: 15/90

90/2 + 15/90 is 271/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
    90/2 = 90 × 45/2 × 45 = 4050/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    15/90 = 15 × 1/90 × 1 = 15/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4050/90 + 15/90 = 4050 + 15/90 = 4065/90
  5. 4065/90 simplified gives 271/6
  6. So, 90/2 + 15/90 = 271/6
    In mixed form: 451/6

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