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Add 24/54 and 90/15

1st number: 24/54, 2nd number: 6 0/15

24/54 + 90/15 is 58/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 15 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    24/54 = 24 × 5/54 × 5 = 120/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
    90/15 = 90 × 18/15 × 18 = 1620/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    120/270 + 1620/270 = 120 + 1620/270 = 1740/270
  5. 1740/270 simplified gives 58/9
  6. So, 24/54 + 90/15 = 58/9
    In mixed form: 64/9

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