Add 54/18 and 35/90
1st number: 3 0/18, 2nd number: 35/90
54/18 + 35/90 is 61/18.
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,
35/90 = 35 × 1/90 × 1 = 35/90 - Add the two like fractions:
270/90 + 35/90 = 270 + 35/90 = 305/90 - 305/90 simplified gives 61/18
- So, 54/18 + 35/90 = 61/18
In mixed form: 37/18
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