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Add 70/54 and 90/8

1st number: 1 16/54, 2nd number: 11 2/8

70/54 + 90/8 is 1355/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 8 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    70/54 = 70 × 4/54 × 4 = 280/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    90/8 = 90 × 27/8 × 27 = 2430/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    280/216 + 2430/216 = 280 + 2430/216 = 2710/216
  5. 2710/216 simplified gives 1355/108
  6. So, 70/54 + 90/8 = 1355/108
    In mixed form: 1259/108

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