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Add 90/5 and 14/9

1st number: 18 0/5, 2nd number: 1 5/9

90/5 + 14/9 is 176/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 9 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    90/5 = 90 × 9/5 × 9 = 810/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    14/9 = 14 × 5/9 × 5 = 70/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/45 + 70/45 = 810 + 70/45 = 880/45
  5. 880/45 simplified gives 176/9
  6. So, 90/5 + 14/9 = 176/9
    In mixed form: 195/9

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