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Add 90/25 and 1/27

1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 1/27

90/25 + 1/27 is 491/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 27 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
    90/25 = 90 × 27/25 × 27 = 2430/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    1/27 = 1 × 25/27 × 25 = 25/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2430/675 + 25/675 = 2430 + 25/675 = 2455/675
  5. 2455/675 simplified gives 491/135
  6. So, 90/25 + 1/27 = 491/135
    In mixed form: 386/135

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