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Add 54/90 and 50/28

1st number: 54/90, 2nd number: 1 22/28

54/90 + 50/28 is 167/70.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 28 is 1260

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
    54/90 = 54 × 14/90 × 14 = 756/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    50/28 = 50 × 45/28 × 45 = 2250/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    756/1260 + 2250/1260 = 756 + 2250/1260 = 3006/1260
  5. 3006/1260 simplified gives 167/70
  6. So, 54/90 + 50/28 = 167/70
    In mixed form: 227/70

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