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Add 60/54 and 49/90

1st number: 1 6/54, 2nd number: 49/90

60/54 + 49/90 is 149/90.

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,
    60/54 = 60 × 5/54 × 5 = 300/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    49/90 = 49 × 3/90 × 3 = 147/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/270 + 147/270 = 300 + 147/270 = 447/270
  5. 447/270 simplified gives 149/90
  6. So, 60/54 + 49/90 = 149/90
    In mixed form: 159/90

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