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Add 90/54 and 48/60

1st number: 1 36/54, 2nd number: 48/60

90/54 + 48/60 is 37/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 60 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
    90/54 = 90 × 10/54 × 10 = 900/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
    48/60 = 48 × 9/60 × 9 = 432/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/540 + 432/540 = 900 + 432/540 = 1332/540
  5. 1332/540 simplified gives 37/15
  6. So, 90/54 + 48/60 = 37/15
    In mixed form: 27/15

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