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Add 90/25 and 2/27

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

90/25 + 2/27 is 496/135.

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,
    2/27 = 2 × 25/27 × 25 = 50/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2430/675 + 50/675 = 2430 + 50/675 = 2480/675
  5. 2480/675 simplified gives 496/135
  6. So, 90/25 + 2/27 = 496/135
    In mixed form: 391/135

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