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Add 54/90 and 70/3

1st number: 54/90, 2nd number: 23 1/3

54/90 + 70/3 is 359/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 3 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 3 × 30 = 90,
    70/3 = 70 × 30/3 × 30 = 2100/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/90 + 2100/90 = 54 + 2100/90 = 2154/90
  5. 2154/90 simplified gives 359/15
  6. So, 54/90 + 70/3 = 359/15
    In mixed form: 2314/15

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