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Add 1/25 and 27/90

1/25 + 27/90 is 17/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 90 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    1/25 = 1 × 18/25 × 18 = 18/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    27/90 = 27 × 5/90 × 5 = 135/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/450 + 135/450 = 18 + 135/450 = 153/450
  5. 153/450 simplified gives 17/50
  6. So, 1/25 + 27/90 = 17/50

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