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Add 6/54 and 7/90

6/54 + 7/90 is 17/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 90 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    6/54 = 6 × 5/54 × 5 = 30/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    7/90 = 7 × 3/90 × 3 = 21/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    30/270 + 21/270 = 30 + 21/270 = 51/270
  5. 51/270 simplified gives 17/90
  6. So, 6/54 + 7/90 = 17/90

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