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Add 18/54 and 2/90

18/54 + 2/90 is 16/45.

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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,
   18/54 = 18 × 5/54 × 5 = 90/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
   2/90 = 2 × 3/90 × 3 = 6/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   90/270 + 6/270 = 90 + 6/270 = 96/270
5. 96/270 simplified gives 16/45
6. So, 18/54 + 2/90 = 16/45

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