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Add 6/90 and 90/25

1st number: 6/90, 2nd number: 3 15/25

6/90 + 90/25 is 11/3.

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,
    6/90 = 6 × 5/90 × 5 = 30/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    90/25 = 90 × 18/25 × 18 = 1620/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/450 + 1620/450 = 30 + 1620/450 = 1650/450
  5. 1650/450 simplified gives 11/3
  6. So, 6/90 + 90/25 = 11/3
    In mixed form: 32/3

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