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Add 90/81 and 20/54

1^st number: 1 9/81, 2^nd number: 20/54

90/81 + 20/54 is 40/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 81 and 54 is 162
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162
2. For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
   90/81 = 90 × 2/81 × 2 = 180/162
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
   20/54 = 20 × 3/54 × 3 = 60/162
4. Add the two like fractions:
   180/162 + 60/162 = 180 + 60/162 = 240/162
5. 240/162 simplified gives 40/27
6. So, 90/81 + 20/54 = 40/27
   In mixed form: 113/27

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