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Add 54/49 and 15/90

1st number: 1 5/49, 2nd number: 15/90

54/49 + 15/90 is 373/294.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 49 and 90 is 4410

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
    54/49 = 54 × 90/49 × 90 = 4860/4410
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
    15/90 = 15 × 49/90 × 49 = 735/4410
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4860/4410 + 735/4410 = 4860 + 735/4410 = 5595/4410
  5. 5595/4410 simplified gives 373/294
  6. So, 54/49 + 15/90 = 373/294
    In mixed form: 179/294

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