Add 35/90 and 40/54
35/90 + 40/54 is 61/54.
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,
35/90 = 35 × 3/90 × 3 = 105/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
40/54 = 40 × 5/54 × 5 = 200/270 - Add the two like fractions:
105/270 + 200/270 = 105 + 200/270 = 305/270 - 305/270 simplified gives 61/54
- So, 35/90 + 40/54 = 61/54
In mixed form: 17/54
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