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Add 90/81 and 2/75

1st number: 1 9/81, 2nd number: 2/75

90/81 + 2/75 is 256/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 81 and 75 is 2025

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
    90/81 = 90 × 25/81 × 25 = 2250/2025
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 27 = 2025,
    2/75 = 2 × 27/75 × 27 = 54/2025
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/2025 + 54/2025 = 2250 + 54/2025 = 2304/2025
  5. 2304/2025 simplified gives 256/225
  6. So, 90/81 + 2/75 = 256/225
    In mixed form: 131/225

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