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Add 60/25 and 8/90

1st number: 2 10/25, 2nd number: 8/90

60/25 + 8/90 is 112/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 90 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    60/25 = 60 × 18/25 × 18 = 1080/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    8/90 = 8 × 5/90 × 5 = 40/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1080/450 + 40/450 = 1080 + 40/450 = 1120/450
  5. 1120/450 simplified gives 112/45
  6. So, 60/25 + 8/90 = 112/45
    In mixed form: 222/45

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