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Add 18/90 and 75/3

1st number: 18/90, 2nd number: 25 0/3

18/90 + 75/3 is 126/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 3 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    18/90 = 18 × 1/90 × 1 = 18/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    75/3 = 75 × 30/3 × 30 = 2250/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/90 + 2250/90 = 18 + 2250/90 = 2268/90
  5. 2268/90 simplified gives 126/5
  6. So, 18/90 + 75/3 = 126/5
    In mixed form: 251/5

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