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Add 90/75 and 1/27

1st number: 1 15/75, 2nd number: 1/27

90/75 + 1/27 is 167/135.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 9 = 675,
    90/75 = 90 × 9/75 × 9 = 810/675
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
    1/27 = 1 × 25/27 × 25 = 25/675
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/675 + 25/675 = 810 + 25/675 = 835/675
  5. 835/675 simplified gives 167/135
  6. So, 90/75 + 1/27 = 167/135
    In mixed form: 132/135

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