Add 5/90 and 54/12
1st number: 5/90, 2nd number: 4 6/12
5/90 + 54/12 is 41/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
5/90 = 5 × 2/90 × 2 = 10/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
54/12 = 54 × 15/12 × 15 = 810/180 - Add the two like fractions:
10/180 + 810/180 = 10 + 810/180 = 820/180 - 820/180 simplified gives 41/9
- So, 5/90 + 54/12 = 41/9
In mixed form: 45/9
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