Add 54/45 and 27/90
1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 27/90
54/45 + 27/90 is 3/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
54/45 = 54 × 2/45 × 2 = 108/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
27/90 = 27 × 1/90 × 1 = 27/90 - Add the two like fractions:
108/90 + 27/90 = 108 + 27/90 = 135/90 - 135/90 simplified gives 3/2
- So, 54/45 + 27/90 = 3/2
In mixed form: 11/2
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