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Add 70/54 and 5/90

1^st number: 1 16/54, 2^nd number: 5/90

70/54 + 5/90 is 73/54.

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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,
   70/54 = 70 × 5/54 × 5 = 350/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
   5/90 = 5 × 3/90 × 3 = 15/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/270 + 15/270 = 350 + 15/270 = 365/270
5. 365/270 simplified gives 73/54
6. So, 70/54 + 5/90 = 73/54
   In mixed form: 119/54

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