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Add 54/4 and 30/90

1st number: 13 2/4, 2nd number: 30/90

54/4 + 30/90 is 83/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 90 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    54/4 = 54 × 45/4 × 45 = 2430/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
    30/90 = 30 × 2/90 × 2 = 60/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2430/180 + 60/180 = 2430 + 60/180 = 2490/180
  5. 2490/180 simplified gives 83/6
  6. So, 54/4 + 30/90 = 83/6
    In mixed form: 135/6

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