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Add 7/90 and 54/8

1st number: 7/90, 2nd number: 6 6/8

7/90 + 54/8 is 1229/180.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 8 is 360

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
    7/90 = 7 × 4/90 × 4 = 28/360
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
    54/8 = 54 × 45/8 × 45 = 2430/360
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    28/360 + 2430/360 = 28 + 2430/360 = 2458/360
  5. 2458/360 simplified gives 1229/180
  6. So, 7/90 + 54/8 = 1229/180
    In mixed form: 6149/180

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