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Add 5/54 and 1/90

5/54 + 1/90 is 14/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 90 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    1/90 = 1 × 3/90 × 3 = 3/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/270 + 3/270 = 25 + 3/270 = 28/270
  5. 28/270 simplified gives 14/135
  6. So, 5/54 + 1/90 = 14/135

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