Add 2/90 and 70/54
1st number: 2/90, 2nd number: 1 16/54
2/90 + 70/54 is 178/135.
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,
2/90 = 2 × 3/90 × 3 = 6/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
70/54 = 70 × 5/54 × 5 = 350/270 - Add the two like fractions:
6/270 + 350/270 = 6 + 350/270 = 356/270 - 356/270 simplified gives 178/135
- So, 2/90 + 70/54 = 178/135
In mixed form: 143/135
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