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Add 25/10 and 5/90

1st number: 2 5/10, 2nd number: 5/90

25/10 + 5/90 is 23/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    25/10 = 25 × 9/10 × 9 = 225/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    5/90 = 5 × 1/90 × 1 = 5/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/90 + 5/90 = 225 + 5/90 = 230/90
  5. 230/90 simplified gives 23/9
  6. So, 25/10 + 5/90 = 23/9
    In mixed form: 25/9

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