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Add 3/54 and 90/35

1st number: 3/54, 2nd number: 2 20/35

3/54 + 90/35 is 331/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    3/54 = 3 × 35/54 × 35 = 105/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
    90/35 = 90 × 54/35 × 54 = 4860/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/1890 + 4860/1890 = 105 + 4860/1890 = 4965/1890
  5. 4965/1890 simplified gives 331/126
  6. So, 3/54 + 90/35 = 331/126
    In mixed form: 279/126

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