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Add 81/54 and 18/90

1^st number: 1 27/54, 2^nd number: 18/90

81/54 + 18/90 is 17/10.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   81/54 = 81 × 5/54 × 5 = 405/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
   18/90 = 18 × 3/90 × 3 = 54/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/270 + 54/270 = 405 + 54/270 = 459/270
5. 459/270 simplified gives 17/10
6. So, 81/54 + 18/90 = 17/10
   In mixed form: 17/10

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