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Add 90/8 and 20/27

1st number: 11 2/8, 2nd number: 20/27

90/8 + 20/27 is 1295/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 27 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    90/8 = 90 × 27/8 × 27 = 2430/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 8 = 216,
    20/27 = 20 × 8/27 × 8 = 160/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2430/216 + 160/216 = 2430 + 160/216 = 2590/216
  5. 2590/216 simplified gives 1295/108
  6. So, 90/8 + 20/27 = 1295/108
    In mixed form: 11107/108

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