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Add 5/54 and 90/5

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

5/54 + 90/5 is 977/54.

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,
    5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    90/5 = 90 × 54/5 × 54 = 4860/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/270 + 4860/270 = 25 + 4860/270 = 4885/270
  5. 4885/270 simplified gives 977/54
  6. So, 5/54 + 90/5 = 977/54
    In mixed form: 185/54

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