Add 54/20 and 6/90
1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 6/90
54/20 + 6/90 is 83/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
54/20 = 54 × 9/20 × 9 = 486/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
6/90 = 6 × 2/90 × 2 = 12/180 - Add the two like fractions:
486/180 + 12/180 = 486 + 12/180 = 498/180 - 498/180 simplified gives 83/30
- So, 54/20 + 6/90 = 83/30
In mixed form: 223/30
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