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Add 20/6 and 27/90

1st number: 3 2/6, 2nd number: 27/90

20/6 + 27/90 is 109/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    20/6 = 20 × 15/6 × 15 = 300/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    27/90 = 27 × 1/90 × 1 = 27/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/90 + 27/90 = 300 + 27/90 = 327/90
  5. 327/90 simplified gives 109/30
  6. So, 20/6 + 27/90 = 109/30
    In mixed form: 319/30

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