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Add 3/25 and 1/90

3/25 + 1/90 is 59/450.

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,
    3/25 = 3 × 18/25 × 18 = 54/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    1/90 = 1 × 5/90 × 5 = 5/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/450 + 5/450 = 54 + 5/450 = 59/450
  5. So, 3/25 + 1/90 = 59/450

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