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Add 4/90 and 9/27

4/90 + 9/27 is 17/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 27 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    4/90 = 4 × 3/90 × 3 = 12/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    9/27 = 9 × 10/27 × 10 = 90/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/270 + 90/270 = 12 + 90/270 = 102/270
  5. 102/270 simplified gives 17/45
  6. So, 4/90 + 9/27 = 17/45

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