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Add 90/5 and 15/54

1st number: 18 0/5, 2nd number: 15/54

90/5 + 15/54 is 329/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    90/5 = 90 × 54/5 × 54 = 4860/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    15/54 = 15 × 5/54 × 5 = 75/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4860/270 + 75/270 = 4860 + 75/270 = 4935/270
  5. 4935/270 simplified gives 329/18
  6. So, 90/5 + 15/54 = 329/18
    In mixed form: 185/18

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