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Add 2/12 and 90/54

1st number: 2/12, 2nd number: 1 36/54

2/12 + 90/54 is 11/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 12 and 54 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
    2/12 = 2 × 9/12 × 9 = 18/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    90/54 = 90 × 2/54 × 2 = 180/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    18/108 + 180/108 = 18 + 180/108 = 198/108
  5. 198/108 simplified gives 11/6
  6. So, 2/12 + 90/54 = 11/6
    In mixed form: 15/6

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