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Add 90/2 and 27/75

1st number: 45 0/2, 2nd number: 27/75

90/2 + 27/75 is 1134/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 2 and 75 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
    90/2 = 90 × 75/2 × 75 = 6750/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    27/75 = 27 × 2/75 × 2 = 54/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6750/150 + 54/150 = 6750 + 54/150 = 6804/150
  5. 6804/150 simplified gives 1134/25
  6. So, 90/2 + 27/75 = 1134/25
    In mixed form: 459/25

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