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Add 90/27 and 16/25

1st number: 3 9/27, 2nd number: 16/25

90/27 + 16/25 is 298/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 25 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 25 × 27 = 675,
    16/25 = 16 × 27/25 × 27 = 432/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/675 + 432/675 = 2250 + 432/675 = 2682/675
  5. 2682/675 simplified gives 298/75
  6. So, 90/27 + 16/25 = 298/75
    In mixed form: 373/75

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