Add 48/54 and 9/10
48/54 + 9/10 is 161/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
48/54 = 48 × 5/54 × 5 = 240/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
9/10 = 9 × 27/10 × 27 = 243/270 - Add the two like fractions:
240/270 + 243/270 = 240 + 243/270 = 483/270 - 483/270 simplified gives 161/90
- So, 48/54 + 9/10 = 161/90
In mixed form: 171/90
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