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Add 90/9 and 90/4

1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 22 2/4

90/9 + 90/4 is 65/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 4 is 36

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 36
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 4 = 36,
    90/9 = 90 × 4/9 × 4 = 360/36
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 9 = 36,
    90/4 = 90 × 9/4 × 9 = 810/36
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/36 + 810/36 = 360 + 810/36 = 1170/36
  5. 1170/36 simplified gives 65/2
  6. So, 90/9 + 90/4 = 65/2
    In mixed form: 321/2

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