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Add 72/90 and 9/54

72/90 + 9/54 is 29/30.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    72/90 = 72 × 3/90 × 3 = 216/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    9/54 = 9 × 5/54 × 5 = 45/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/270 + 45/270 = 216 + 45/270 = 261/270
  5. 261/270 simplified gives 29/30
  6. So, 72/90 + 9/54 = 29/30

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