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Add 4/54 and 90/81

1st number: 4/54, 2nd number: 1 9/81

4/54 + 90/81 is 32/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 81 is 162

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
    4/54 = 4 × 3/54 × 3 = 12/162
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
    90/81 = 90 × 2/81 × 2 = 180/162
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/162 + 180/162 = 12 + 180/162 = 192/162
  5. 192/162 simplified gives 32/27
  6. So, 4/54 + 90/81 = 32/27
    In mixed form: 15/27

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