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Add 90/3 and 18/90

1st number: 30 0/3, 2nd number: 18/90

90/3 + 18/90 is 151/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    90/3 = 90 × 30/3 × 30 = 2700/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    18/90 = 18 × 1/90 × 1 = 18/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2700/90 + 18/90 = 2700 + 18/90 = 2718/90
  5. 2718/90 simplified gives 151/5
  6. So, 90/3 + 18/90 = 151/5
    In mixed form: 301/5

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