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Add 90/21 and 90/80

1st number: 4 6/21, 2nd number: 1 10/80

90/21 + 90/80 is 303/56.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 21 and 80 is 1680

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 80 = 1680,
    90/21 = 90 × 80/21 × 80 = 7200/1680
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
    90/80 = 90 × 21/80 × 21 = 1890/1680
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7200/1680 + 1890/1680 = 7200 + 1890/1680 = 9090/1680
  5. 9090/1680 simplified gives 303/56
  6. So, 90/21 + 90/80 = 303/56
    In mixed form: 523/56

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