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Add 12/54 and 90/81

1^st number: 12/54, 2^nd number: 1 9/81

12/54 + 90/81 is 4/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 81 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
   12/54 = 12 × 3/54 × 3 = 36/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   90/81 = 90 × 2/81 × 2 = 180/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/162 + 180/162 = 36 + 180/162 = 216/162
5. 216/162 simplified gives 4/3
6. So, 12/54 + 90/81 = 4/3
   In mixed form: 11/3

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