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Add 90/27 and 10/75

1st number: 3 9/27, 2nd number: 10/75

90/27 + 10/75 is 52/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 75 is 675

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    90/27 = 90 × 25/27 × 25 = 2250/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
    10/75 = 10 × 9/75 × 9 = 90/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/675 + 90/675 = 2250 + 90/675 = 2340/675
  5. 2340/675 simplified gives 52/15
  6. So, 90/27 + 10/75 = 52/15
    In mixed form: 37/15

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