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Add 1/54 and 35/90

1/54 + 35/90 is 11/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 90 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    1/54 = 1 × 5/54 × 5 = 5/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    35/90 = 35 × 3/90 × 3 = 105/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/270 + 105/270 = 5 + 105/270 = 110/270
  5. 110/270 simplified gives 11/27
  6. So, 1/54 + 35/90 = 11/27

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