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Add 96/54 and 7/90

1^st number: 1 42/54, 2^nd number: 7/90

96/54 + 7/90 is 167/90.

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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,
   7/90 = 7 × 3/90 × 3 = 21/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   480/270 + 21/270 = 480 + 21/270 = 501/270
5. 501/270 simplified gives 167/90
6. So, 96/54 + 7/90 = 167/90
   In mixed form: 177/90

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