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Add 90/10 and 9/75

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

90/10 + 9/75 is 228/25.

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,
    9/75 = 9 × 2/75 × 2 = 18/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/150 + 18/150 = 1350 + 18/150 = 1368/150
  5. 1368/150 simplified gives 228/25
  6. So, 90/10 + 9/75 = 228/25
    In mixed form: 93/25

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