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Add 9/90 and 72/25

1st number: 9/90, 2nd number: 2 22/25

9/90 + 72/25 is 149/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 25 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
    9/90 = 9 × 5/90 × 5 = 45/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    72/25 = 72 × 18/25 × 18 = 1296/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/450 + 1296/450 = 45 + 1296/450 = 1341/450
  5. 1341/450 simplified gives 149/50
  6. So, 9/90 + 72/25 = 149/50
    In mixed form: 249/50

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