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Add 54/20 and 7/90

1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 7/90

54/20 + 7/90 is 25/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    54/20 = 54 × 9/20 × 9 = 486/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    7/90 = 7 × 2/90 × 2 = 14/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/180 + 14/180 = 486 + 14/180 = 500/180
  5. 500/180 simplified gives 25/9
  6. So, 54/20 + 7/90 = 25/9
    In mixed form: 27/9

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