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Add 8/90 and 70/54

1st number: 8/90, 2nd number: 1 16/54

8/90 + 70/54 is 187/135.

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,
    8/90 = 8 × 3/90 × 3 = 24/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    70/54 = 70 × 5/54 × 5 = 350/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/270 + 350/270 = 24 + 350/270 = 374/270
  5. 374/270 simplified gives 187/135
  6. So, 8/90 + 70/54 = 187/135
    In mixed form: 152/135

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