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Add 50/54 and 20/90

50/54 + 20/90 is 31/27.

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,
    50/54 = 50 × 5/54 × 5 = 250/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    20/90 = 20 × 3/90 × 3 = 60/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/270 + 60/270 = 250 + 60/270 = 310/270
  5. 310/270 simplified gives 31/27
  6. So, 50/54 + 20/90 = 31/27
    In mixed form: 14/27

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