Add 54/30 and 50/90
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 50/90
54/30 + 50/90 is 106/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
54/30 = 54 × 3/30 × 3 = 162/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
50/90 = 50 × 1/90 × 1 = 50/90 - Add the two like fractions:
162/90 + 50/90 = 162 + 50/90 = 212/90 - 212/90 simplified gives 106/45
- So, 54/30 + 50/90 = 106/45
In mixed form: 216/45
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