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Add 10/4 and 90/54

1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 1 36/54

10/4 + 90/54 is 25/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 54 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    10/4 = 10 × 27/4 × 27 = 270/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    90/54 = 90 × 2/54 × 2 = 180/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/108 + 180/108 = 270 + 180/108 = 450/108
  5. 450/108 simplified gives 25/6
  6. So, 10/4 + 90/54 = 25/6
    In mixed form: 41/6

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