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Add 96/54 and 2/90

1st number: 1 42/54, 2nd number: 2/90

96/54 + 2/90 is 9/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 90 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    96/54 = 96 × 5/54 × 5 = 480/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    2/90 = 2 × 3/90 × 3 = 6/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    480/270 + 6/270 = 480 + 6/270 = 486/270
  5. 486/270 simplified gives 9/5
  6. So, 96/54 + 2/90 = 9/5
    In mixed form: 14/5

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