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Add 27/6 and 6/90

1st number: 4 3/6, 2nd number: 6/90

27/6 + 6/90 is 137/30.

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,
    27/6 = 27 × 15/6 × 15 = 405/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    6/90 = 6 × 1/90 × 1 = 6/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/90 + 6/90 = 405 + 6/90 = 411/90
  5. 411/90 simplified gives 137/30
  6. So, 27/6 + 6/90 = 137/30
    In mixed form: 417/30

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