Add 10/90 and 40/54
10/90 + 40/54 is 23/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
10/90 = 10 × 3/90 × 3 = 30/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
40/54 = 40 × 5/54 × 5 = 200/270 - Add the two like fractions:
30/270 + 200/270 = 30 + 200/270 = 230/270 - 230/270 simplified gives 23/27
- So, 10/90 + 40/54 = 23/27
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