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Add 27/90 and 45/5

1st number: 27/90, 2nd number: 9 0/5

27/90 + 45/5 is 93/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 5 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    27/90 = 27 × 1/90 × 1 = 27/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
    45/5 = 45 × 18/5 × 18 = 810/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/90 + 810/90 = 27 + 810/90 = 837/90
  5. 837/90 simplified gives 93/10
  6. So, 27/90 + 45/5 = 93/10
    In mixed form: 93/10

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