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Add 3/25 and 90/10

1st number: 3/25, 2nd number: 9 0/10

3/25 + 90/10 is 228/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 10 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 2 = 50,
    3/25 = 3 × 2/25 × 2 = 6/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
    90/10 = 90 × 5/10 × 5 = 450/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/50 + 450/50 = 6 + 450/50 = 456/50
  5. 456/50 simplified gives 228/25
  6. So, 3/25 + 90/10 = 228/25
    In mixed form: 93/25

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