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Add 5/90 and 54/14

1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 3 12/14

5/90 + 54/14 is 493/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 14 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    5/90 = 5 × 7/90 × 7 = 35/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    54/14 = 54 × 45/14 × 45 = 2430/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    35/630 + 2430/630 = 35 + 2430/630 = 2465/630
  5. 2465/630 simplified gives 493/126
  6. So, 5/90 + 54/14 = 493/126
    In mixed form: 3115/126

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