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Add 54/14 and 36/90

1st number: 3 12/14, 2nd number: 36/90

54/14 + 36/90 is 149/35.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 45 = 630,
    54/14 = 54 × 45/14 × 45 = 2430/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    36/90 = 36 × 7/90 × 7 = 252/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2430/630 + 252/630 = 2430 + 252/630 = 2682/630
  5. 2682/630 simplified gives 149/35
  6. So, 54/14 + 36/90 = 149/35
    In mixed form: 49/35

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