Add 54/6 and 90/32, Solve 9 0/6 + 2 26/32 as a fraction

Add 54/6 and 90/32

1^st number: 9 0/6, 2^nd number: 2 26/32

54/6 + 90/32 is 189/16.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 32 is 96

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 96
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 16 = 96,
54/6 = 54 × 16/6 × 16 = 864/96
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 3 = 96,
90/32 = 90 × 3/32 × 3 = 270/96
Add the two like fractions:
864/96 + 270/96 = 864 + 270/96 = 1134/96
1134/96 simplified gives 189/16
So, 54/6 + 90/32 = 189/16
In mixed form: 1113/16

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