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Add 36/54 and 90/10

1st number: 36/54, 2nd number: 9 0/10

36/54 + 90/10 is 29/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 10 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    36/54 = 36 × 5/54 × 5 = 180/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    90/10 = 90 × 27/10 × 27 = 2430/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/270 + 2430/270 = 180 + 2430/270 = 2610/270
  5. 2610/270 simplified gives 29/3
  6. So, 36/54 + 90/10 = 29/3
    In mixed form: 92/3

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