Add 48/54 and 27/90
48/54 + 27/90 is 107/90.
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,
48/54 = 48 × 5/54 × 5 = 240/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
27/90 = 27 × 3/90 × 3 = 81/270 - Add the two like fractions:
240/270 + 81/270 = 240 + 81/270 = 321/270 - 321/270 simplified gives 107/90
- So, 48/54 + 27/90 = 107/90
In mixed form: 117/90
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