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Add 25/90 and 20/54

25/90 + 20/54 is 35/54.

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,
    25/90 = 25 × 3/90 × 3 = 75/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    20/54 = 20 × 5/54 × 5 = 100/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/270 + 100/270 = 75 + 100/270 = 175/270
  5. 175/270 simplified gives 35/54
  6. So, 25/90 + 20/54 = 35/54

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