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Add 54/90 and 2/9

54/90 + 2/9 is 37/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 9 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    54/90 = 54 × 1/90 × 1 = 54/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
    2/9 = 2 × 10/9 × 10 = 20/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/90 + 20/90 = 54 + 20/90 = 74/90
  5. 74/90 simplified gives 37/45
  6. So, 54/90 + 2/9 = 37/45

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