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Add 10/90 and 45/27

1^st number: 10/90, 2^nd number: 1 18/27

10/90 + 45/27 is 16/9.

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,
   45/27 = 45 × 10/27 × 10 = 450/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/270 + 450/270 = 30 + 450/270 = 480/270
5. 480/270 simplified gives 16/9
6. So, 10/90 + 45/27 = 16/9
   In mixed form: 17/9

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