Add 45/54 and 50/90
45/54 + 50/90 is 25/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
45/54 = 45 × 5/54 × 5 = 225/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
50/90 = 50 × 3/90 × 3 = 150/270 - Add the two like fractions:
225/270 + 150/270 = 225 + 150/270 = 375/270 - 375/270 simplified gives 25/18
- So, 45/54 + 50/90 = 25/18
In mixed form: 17/18
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