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Add 5/25 and 90/27

1st number: 5/25, 2nd number: 3 9/27

5/25 + 90/27 is 53/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 27 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
    5/25 = 5 × 27/25 × 27 = 135/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    90/27 = 90 × 25/27 × 25 = 2250/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    135/675 + 2250/675 = 135 + 2250/675 = 2385/675
  5. 2385/675 simplified gives 53/15
  6. So, 5/25 + 90/27 = 53/15
    In mixed form: 38/15

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