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Add 8/25 and 10/90

8/25 + 10/90 is 97/225.

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,
    8/25 = 8 × 18/25 × 18 = 144/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    10/90 = 10 × 5/90 × 5 = 50/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    144/450 + 50/450 = 144 + 50/450 = 194/450
  5. 194/450 simplified gives 97/225
  6. So, 8/25 + 10/90 = 97/225

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