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Add 15/54 and 90/25

1st number: 15/54, 2nd number: 3 15/25

15/54 + 90/25 is 349/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 25 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    15/54 = 15 × 25/54 × 25 = 375/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
    90/25 = 90 × 54/25 × 54 = 4860/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/1350 + 4860/1350 = 375 + 4860/1350 = 5235/1350
  5. 5235/1350 simplified gives 349/90
  6. So, 15/54 + 90/25 = 349/90
    In mixed form: 379/90

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