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Add 10/90 and 20/27

10/90 + 20/27 is 23/27.

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,
    10/90 = 10 × 3/90 × 3 = 30/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    20/27 = 20 × 10/27 × 10 = 200/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/270 + 200/270 = 30 + 200/270 = 230/270
  5. 230/270 simplified gives 23/27
  6. So, 10/90 + 20/27 = 23/27

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