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Add 4/90 and 2/25

4/90 + 2/25 is 28/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 25 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    4/90 = 4 × 5/90 × 5 = 20/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    2/25 = 2 × 18/25 × 18 = 36/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/450 + 36/450 = 20 + 36/450 = 56/450
  5. 56/450 simplified gives 28/225
  6. So, 4/90 + 2/25 = 28/225

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