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Add 90/27 and 3/30

1st number: 3 9/27, 2nd number: 3/30

90/27 + 3/30 is 103/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 30 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    90/27 = 90 × 10/27 × 10 = 900/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    3/30 = 3 × 9/30 × 9 = 27/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/270 + 27/270 = 900 + 27/270 = 927/270
  5. 927/270 simplified gives 103/30
  6. So, 90/27 + 3/30 = 103/30
    In mixed form: 313/30

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