Add 5/90 and 45/54
5/90 + 45/54 is 8/9.
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,
45/54 = 45 × 5/54 × 5 = 225/270 - Add the two like fractions:
15/270 + 225/270 = 15 + 225/270 = 240/270 - 240/270 simplified gives 8/9
- So, 5/90 + 45/54 = 8/9
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