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Add 96/54 and 5/90

1^st number: 1 42/54, 2^nd number: 5/90

96/54 + 5/90 is 11/6.

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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,
   5/90 = 5 × 3/90 × 3 = 15/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/270 + 15/270 = 480 + 15/270 = 495/270
5. 495/270 simplified gives 11/6
6. So, 96/54 + 5/90 = 11/6
   In mixed form: 15/6

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