Add 5/90 and 5/54
5/90 + 5/54 is 4/27.
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,
5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270 - Add the two like fractions:
15/270 + 25/270 = 15 + 25/270 = 40/270 - 40/270 simplified gives 4/27
- So, 5/90 + 5/54 = 4/27
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