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Add 84/90 and 90/27

1st number: 84/90, 2nd number: 3 9/27

84/90 + 90/27 is 64/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 27 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    84/90 = 84 × 3/90 × 3 = 252/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    90/27 = 90 × 10/27 × 10 = 900/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/270 + 900/270 = 252 + 900/270 = 1152/270
  5. 1152/270 simplified gives 64/15
  6. So, 84/90 + 90/27 = 64/15
    In mixed form: 44/15

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