Add 54/18 and 2/90
1st number: 3 0/18, 2nd number: 2/90
54/18 + 2/90 is 136/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
54/18 = 54 × 5/18 × 5 = 270/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
2/90 = 2 × 1/90 × 1 = 2/90 - Add the two like fractions:
270/90 + 2/90 = 270 + 2/90 = 272/90 - 272/90 simplified gives 136/45
- So, 54/18 + 2/90 = 136/45
In mixed form: 31/45
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