Add 30/25 and 54/90
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 54/90
30/25 + 54/90 is 9/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 18 = 450,
30/25 = 30 × 18/25 × 18 = 540/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
54/90 = 54 × 5/90 × 5 = 270/450 - Add the two like fractions:
540/450 + 270/450 = 540 + 270/450 = 810/450 - 810/450 simplified gives 9/5
- So, 30/25 + 54/90 = 9/5
In mixed form: 14/5
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