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Add 90/4 and 15/3

1st number: 22 2/4, 2nd number: 5 0/3

90/4 + 15/3 is 55/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 3 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    90/4 = 90 × 3/4 × 3 = 270/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    15/3 = 15 × 4/3 × 4 = 60/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/12 + 60/12 = 270 + 60/12 = 330/12
  5. 330/12 simplified gives 55/2
  6. So, 90/4 + 15/3 = 55/2
    In mixed form: 271/2

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