Add 54/27 and 84/90
1st number: 2 0/27, 2nd number: 84/90
54/27 + 84/90 is 44/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
54/27 = 54 × 10/27 × 10 = 540/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
84/90 = 84 × 3/90 × 3 = 252/270 - Add the two like fractions:
540/270 + 252/270 = 540 + 252/270 = 792/270 - 792/270 simplified gives 44/15
- So, 54/27 + 84/90 = 44/15
In mixed form: 214/15
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