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Add 90/9 and 20/75

1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 20/75

90/9 + 20/75 is 154/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 75 is 225

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 25 = 225,
    90/9 = 90 × 25/9 × 25 = 2250/225
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
    20/75 = 20 × 3/75 × 3 = 60/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/225 + 60/225 = 2250 + 60/225 = 2310/225
  5. 2310/225 simplified gives 154/15
  6. So, 90/9 + 20/75 = 154/15
    In mixed form: 104/15

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