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Add 90/45 and 20/75

1st number: 2 0/45, 2nd number: 20/75

90/45 + 20/75 is 34/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 75 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
    90/45 = 90 × 5/45 × 5 = 450/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    20/75 = 20 × 3/75 × 3 = 60/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/225 + 60/225 = 450 + 60/225 = 510/225
  5. 510/225 simplified gives 34/15
  6. So, 90/45 + 20/75 = 34/15
    In mixed form: 24/15

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