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Add 90/24 and 5/54

1st number: 3 18/24, 2nd number: 5/54

90/24 + 5/54 is 415/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 24 and 54 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 9 = 216,
    90/24 = 90 × 9/24 × 9 = 810/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    5/54 = 5 × 4/54 × 4 = 20/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/216 + 20/216 = 810 + 20/216 = 830/216
  5. 830/216 simplified gives 415/108
  6. So, 90/24 + 5/54 = 415/108
    In mixed form: 391/108

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