Add 5/54 and 3/90
5/54 + 3/90 is 17/135.
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,
5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
3/90 = 3 × 3/90 × 3 = 9/270 - Add the two like fractions:
25/270 + 9/270 = 25 + 9/270 = 34/270 - 34/270 simplified gives 17/135
- So, 5/54 + 3/90 = 17/135
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