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Add 35/90 and 50/54

35/90 + 50/54 is 71/54.

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,
    35/90 = 35 × 3/90 × 3 = 105/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    50/54 = 50 × 5/54 × 5 = 250/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    105/270 + 250/270 = 105 + 250/270 = 355/270
  5. 355/270 simplified gives 71/54
  6. So, 35/90 + 50/54 = 71/54
    In mixed form: 117/54

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