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Add 20/25 and 9/90

20/25 + 9/90 is 9/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 90 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    20/25 = 20 × 18/25 × 18 = 360/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    9/90 = 9 × 5/90 × 5 = 45/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/450 + 45/450 = 360 + 45/450 = 405/450
  5. 405/450 simplified gives 9/10
  6. So, 20/25 + 9/90 = 9/10

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