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Add 6/27 and 42/90

6/27 + 42/90 is 31/45.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    6/27 = 6 × 10/27 × 10 = 60/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    42/90 = 42 × 3/90 × 3 = 126/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/270 + 126/270 = 60 + 126/270 = 186/270
  5. 186/270 simplified gives 31/45
  6. So, 6/27 + 42/90 = 31/45

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