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Add 54/90 and 35/45

54/90 + 35/45 is 62/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 45 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 45 × 2 = 90,
    35/45 = 35 × 2/45 × 2 = 70/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/90 + 70/90 = 54 + 70/90 = 124/90
  5. 124/90 simplified gives 62/45
  6. So, 54/90 + 35/45 = 62/45
    In mixed form: 117/45

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