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Add 90/5 and 8/27

1st number: 18 0/5, 2nd number: 8/27

90/5 + 8/27 is 494/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 27 is 135

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
    90/5 = 90 × 27/5 × 27 = 2430/135
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
    8/27 = 8 × 5/27 × 5 = 40/135
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2430/135 + 40/135 = 2430 + 40/135 = 2470/135
  5. 2470/135 simplified gives 494/27
  6. So, 90/5 + 8/27 = 494/27
    In mixed form: 188/27

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