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Add 27/25 and 42/90

1^st number: 1 2/25, 2^nd number: 42/90

27/25 + 42/90 is 116/75.

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,
   27/25 = 27 × 18/25 × 18 = 486/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   42/90 = 42 × 5/90 × 5 = 210/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   486/450 + 210/450 = 486 + 210/450 = 696/450
5. 696/450 simplified gives 116/75
6. So, 27/25 + 42/90 = 116/75
   In mixed form: 141/75

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