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Add 1/90 and 90/27

1st number: 1/90, 2nd number: 3 9/27

1/90 + 90/27 is 301/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 27 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    1/90 = 1 × 3/90 × 3 = 3/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    90/27 = 90 × 10/27 × 10 = 900/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3/270 + 900/270 = 3 + 900/270 = 903/270
  5. 903/270 simplified gives 301/90
  6. So, 1/90 + 90/27 = 301/90
    In mixed form: 331/90

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