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Add 90/10 and 2/54

1st number: 9 0/10, 2nd number: 2/54

90/10 + 2/54 is 244/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    90/10 = 90 × 27/10 × 27 = 2430/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2430/270 + 10/270 = 2430 + 10/270 = 2440/270
  5. 2440/270 simplified gives 244/27
  6. So, 90/10 + 2/54 = 244/27
    In mixed form: 91/27

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