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Add 2/3 and 27/90

2/3 + 27/90 is 29/30.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    2/3 = 2 × 30/3 × 30 = 60/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    27/90 = 27 × 1/90 × 1 = 27/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/90 + 27/90 = 60 + 27/90 = 87/90
  5. 87/90 simplified gives 29/30
  6. So, 2/3 + 27/90 = 29/30

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