Add 10/54 and 50/90
10/54 + 50/90 is 20/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
10/54 = 10 × 5/54 × 5 = 50/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
50/90 = 50 × 3/90 × 3 = 150/270 - Add the two like fractions:
50/270 + 150/270 = 50 + 150/270 = 200/270 - 200/270 simplified gives 20/27
- So, 10/54 + 50/90 = 20/27
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