Add 14/8 and 54/90
1st number: 1 6/8, 2nd number: 54/90
14/8 + 54/90 is 47/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
14/8 = 14 × 45/8 × 45 = 630/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
54/90 = 54 × 4/90 × 4 = 216/360 - Add the two like fractions:
630/360 + 216/360 = 630 + 216/360 = 846/360 - 846/360 simplified gives 47/20
- So, 14/8 + 54/90 = 47/20
In mixed form: 27/20
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