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Add 90/54 and 60/72

1st number: 1 36/54, 2nd number: 60/72

90/54 + 60/72 is 5/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 72 is 216

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    90/54 = 90 × 4/54 × 4 = 360/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 3 = 216,
    60/72 = 60 × 3/72 × 3 = 180/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/216 + 180/216 = 360 + 180/216 = 540/216
  5. 540/216 simplified gives 5/2
  6. So, 90/54 + 60/72 = 5/2
    In mixed form: 21/2

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