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Add 6/28 and 54/90

6/28 + 54/90 is 57/70.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1260
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 45 = 1260,
    6/28 = 6 × 45/28 × 45 = 270/1260
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 14 = 1260,
    54/90 = 54 × 14/90 × 14 = 756/1260
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/1260 + 756/1260 = 270 + 756/1260 = 1026/1260
  5. 1026/1260 simplified gives 57/70
  6. So, 6/28 + 54/90 = 57/70

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