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Add 27/75 and 27/90

27/75 + 27/90 is 33/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 90 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
    27/75 = 27 × 6/75 × 6 = 162/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    27/90 = 27 × 5/90 × 5 = 135/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/450 + 135/450 = 162 + 135/450 = 297/450
  5. 297/450 simplified gives 33/50
  6. So, 27/75 + 27/90 = 33/50

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