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Add 10/90 and 60/54

1st number: 10/90, 2nd number: 1 6/54

10/90 + 60/54 is 11/9.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    10/90 = 10 × 3/90 × 3 = 30/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    60/54 = 60 × 5/54 × 5 = 300/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/270 + 300/270 = 30 + 300/270 = 330/270
  5. 330/270 simplified gives 11/9
  6. So, 10/90 + 60/54 = 11/9
    In mixed form: 12/9

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