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Add 15/54 and 90/4

1st number: 15/54, 2nd number: 22 2/4

15/54 + 90/4 is 205/9.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    15/54 = 15 × 2/54 × 2 = 30/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    90/4 = 90 × 27/4 × 27 = 2430/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/108 + 2430/108 = 30 + 2430/108 = 2460/108
  5. 2460/108 simplified gives 205/9
  6. So, 15/54 + 90/4 = 205/9
    In mixed form: 227/9

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