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Add 54/27 and 14/90

1st number: 2 0/27, 2nd number: 14/90

54/27 + 14/90 is 97/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 27 and 90 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
    54/27 = 54 × 10/27 × 10 = 540/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    14/90 = 14 × 3/90 × 3 = 42/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/270 + 42/270 = 540 + 42/270 = 582/270
  5. 582/270 simplified gives 97/45
  6. So, 54/27 + 14/90 = 97/45
    In mixed form: 27/45

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