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Add 90/9 and 60/25

1st number: 10 0/9, 2nd number: 2 10/25

90/9 + 60/25 is 62/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 25 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 25 × 9 = 225,
    60/25 = 60 × 9/25 × 9 = 540/225
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/225 + 540/225 = 2250 + 540/225 = 2790/225
  5. 2790/225 simplified gives 62/5
  6. So, 90/9 + 60/25 = 62/5
    In mixed form: 122/5

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