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Add 54/90 and 32/30

1st number: 54/90, 2nd number: 1 2/30

54/90 + 32/30 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 30 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 30 × 3 = 90,
    32/30 = 32 × 3/30 × 3 = 96/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/90 + 96/90 = 54 + 96/90 = 150/90
  5. 150/90 simplified gives 5/3
  6. So, 54/90 + 32/30 = 5/3
    In mixed form: 12/3

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