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Add 81/25 and 28/90

1st number: 3 6/25, 2nd number: 28/90

81/25 + 28/90 is 799/225.

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,
    81/25 = 81 × 18/25 × 18 = 1458/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    28/90 = 28 × 5/90 × 5 = 140/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1458/450 + 140/450 = 1458 + 140/450 = 1598/450
  5. 1598/450 simplified gives 799/225
  6. So, 81/25 + 28/90 = 799/225
    In mixed form: 3124/225

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