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Add 90/81 and 60/20

1st number: 1 9/81, 2nd number: 3 0/20

90/81 + 60/20 is 37/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 20 is 1620

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1620
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 20 = 1620,
    90/81 = 90 × 20/81 × 20 = 1800/1620
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 81 = 1620,
    60/20 = 60 × 81/20 × 81 = 4860/1620
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1800/1620 + 4860/1620 = 1800 + 4860/1620 = 6660/1620
  5. 6660/1620 simplified gives 37/9
  6. So, 90/81 + 60/20 = 37/9
    In mixed form: 41/9

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