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Add 2/90 and 15/54

2/90 + 15/54 is 3/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    2/90 = 2 × 3/90 × 3 = 6/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    15/54 = 15 × 5/54 × 5 = 75/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    6/270 + 75/270 = 6 + 75/270 = 81/270
  5. 81/270 simplified gives 3/10
  6. So, 2/90 + 15/54 = 3/10

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