Add 21/90 and 20/54
21/90 + 20/54 is 163/270.
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,
21/90 = 21 × 3/90 × 3 = 63/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
20/54 = 20 × 5/54 × 5 = 100/270 - Add the two like fractions:
63/270 + 100/270 = 63 + 100/270 = 163/270 - So, 21/90 + 20/54 = 163/270
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