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Add 48/54 and 90/5

1st number: 48/54, 2nd number: 18 0/5

48/54 + 90/5 is 170/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 5 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    48/54 = 48 × 5/54 × 5 = 240/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    90/5 = 90 × 54/5 × 54 = 4860/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    240/270 + 4860/270 = 240 + 4860/270 = 5100/270
  5. 5100/270 simplified gives 170/9
  6. So, 48/54 + 90/5 = 170/9
    In mixed form: 188/9

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