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Add 12/54 and 5/90

12/54 + 5/90 is 5/18.

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,
    12/54 = 12 × 5/54 × 5 = 60/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    5/90 = 5 × 3/90 × 3 = 15/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/270 + 15/270 = 60 + 15/270 = 75/270
  5. 75/270 simplified gives 5/18
  6. So, 12/54 + 5/90 = 5/18

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