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Add 90/25 and 90/18

1st number: 3 15/25, 2nd number: 5 0/18

90/25 + 90/18 is 43/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 25 and 18 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
    90/25 = 90 × 18/25 × 18 = 1620/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
    90/18 = 90 × 25/18 × 25 = 2250/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1620/450 + 2250/450 = 1620 + 2250/450 = 3870/450
  5. 3870/450 simplified gives 43/5
  6. So, 90/25 + 90/18 = 43/5
    In mixed form: 83/5

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