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Add 5/90 and 27/8

1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 3 3/8

5/90 + 27/8 is 247/72.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 8 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    5/90 = 5 × 4/90 × 4 = 20/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    27/8 = 27 × 45/8 × 45 = 1215/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/360 + 1215/360 = 20 + 1215/360 = 1235/360
  5. 1235/360 simplified gives 247/72
  6. So, 5/90 + 27/8 = 247/72
    In mixed form: 331/72

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