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Add 90/54 and 84/70

1st number: 1 36/54, 2nd number: 1 14/70

90/54 + 84/70 is 43/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 70 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    90/54 = 90 × 35/54 × 35 = 3150/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
    84/70 = 84 × 27/70 × 27 = 2268/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3150/1890 + 2268/1890 = 3150 + 2268/1890 = 5418/1890
  5. 5418/1890 simplified gives 43/15
  6. So, 90/54 + 84/70 = 43/15
    In mixed form: 213/15

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