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Add 90/9 and 60/45

1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 1 15/45

90/9 + 60/45 is 34/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 45 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 45 × 1 = 45,
    60/45 = 60 × 1/45 × 1 = 60/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/45 + 60/45 = 450 + 60/45 = 510/45
  5. 510/45 simplified gives 34/3
  6. So, 90/9 + 60/45 = 34/3
    In mixed form: 111/3

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