Add 5/90 and 1/54
5/90 + 1/54 is 2/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
5/90 = 5 × 3/90 × 3 = 15/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
1/54 = 1 × 5/54 × 5 = 5/270 - Add the two like fractions:
15/270 + 5/270 = 15 + 5/270 = 20/270 - 20/270 simplified gives 2/27
- So, 5/90 + 1/54 = 2/27
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