Add 49/54 and 60/90
49/54 + 60/90 is 85/54.
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,
49/54 = 49 × 5/54 × 5 = 245/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
60/90 = 60 × 3/90 × 3 = 180/270 - Add the two like fractions:
245/270 + 180/270 = 245 + 180/270 = 425/270 - 425/270 simplified gives 85/54
- So, 49/54 + 60/90 = 85/54
In mixed form: 131/54
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