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Add 5/90 and 10/75

5/90 + 10/75 is 17/90.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 75 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
   5/90 = 5 × 5/90 × 5 = 25/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
   10/75 = 10 × 6/75 × 6 = 60/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   25/450 + 60/450 = 25 + 60/450 = 85/450
5. 85/450 simplified gives 17/90
6. So, 5/90 + 10/75 = 17/90

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