Add 5/90 and 42/54
5/90 + 42/54 is 5/6.
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,
42/54 = 42 × 5/54 × 5 = 210/270 - Add the two like fractions:
15/270 + 210/270 = 15 + 210/270 = 225/270 - 225/270 simplified gives 5/6
- So, 5/90 + 42/54 = 5/6
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