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Add 90/10 and 27/75

1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 27/75

90/10 + 27/75 is 234/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 15 = 150,
    90/10 = 90 × 15/10 × 15 = 1350/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    27/75 = 27 × 2/75 × 2 = 54/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/150 + 54/150 = 1350 + 54/150 = 1404/150
  5. 1404/150 simplified gives 234/25
  6. So, 90/10 + 27/75 = 234/25
    In mixed form: 99/25

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