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Add 90/2 and 2/3

1st number: 45 0/2, 2nd number: 2/3

90/2 + 2/3 is 137/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 3 is 6

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 6
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 3 = 6,
    90/2 = 90 × 3/2 × 3 = 270/6
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 2 = 6,
    2/3 = 2 × 2/3 × 2 = 4/6
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/6 + 4/6 = 270 + 4/6 = 274/6
  5. 274/6 simplified gives 137/3
  6. So, 90/2 + 2/3 = 137/3
    In mixed form: 452/3

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