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Add 81/54 and 60/90

1st number: 1 27/54, 2nd number: 60/90

81/54 + 60/90 is 13/6.

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,
    60/90 = 60 × 3/90 × 3 = 180/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/270 + 180/270 = 405 + 180/270 = 585/270
  5. 585/270 simplified gives 13/6
  6. So, 81/54 + 60/90 = 13/6
    In mixed form: 21/6

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