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Add 90/9 and 6/5

1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 1 1/5

90/9 + 6/5 is 56/5.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    90/9 = 90 × 5/9 × 5 = 450/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    6/5 = 6 × 9/5 × 9 = 54/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/45 + 54/45 = 450 + 54/45 = 504/45
  5. 504/45 simplified gives 56/5
  6. So, 90/9 + 6/5 = 56/5
    In mixed form: 111/5

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