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Add 75/3 and 28/90

1st number: 25 0/3, 2nd number: 28/90

75/3 + 28/90 is 1139/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 30 = 90,
    75/3 = 75 × 30/3 × 30 = 2250/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    28/90 = 28 × 1/90 × 1 = 28/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/90 + 28/90 = 2250 + 28/90 = 2278/90
  5. 2278/90 simplified gives 1139/45
  6. So, 75/3 + 28/90 = 1139/45
    In mixed form: 2514/45

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