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Add 7/90 and 25/18

1st number: 7/90, 2nd number: 1 7/18

7/90 + 25/18 is 22/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 18 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    7/90 = 7 × 1/90 × 1 = 7/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
    25/18 = 25 × 5/18 × 5 = 125/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    7/90 + 125/90 = 7 + 125/90 = 132/90
  5. 132/90 simplified gives 22/15
  6. So, 7/90 + 25/18 = 22/15
    In mixed form: 17/15

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