Add 54/49 and 27/90
1st number: 1 5/49, 2nd number: 27/90
54/49 + 27/90 is 687/490.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 49 and 90 is 4410
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4410 - For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 90 = 4410,
54/49 = 54 × 90/49 × 90 = 4860/4410 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 49 = 4410,
27/90 = 27 × 49/90 × 49 = 1323/4410 - Add the two like fractions:
4860/4410 + 1323/4410 = 4860 + 1323/4410 = 6183/4410 - 6183/4410 simplified gives 687/490
- So, 54/49 + 27/90 = 687/490
In mixed form: 1197/490
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