Add 54/5 and 60/90
1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 60/90
54/5 + 60/90 is 172/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
54/5 = 54 × 18/5 × 18 = 972/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
60/90 = 60 × 1/90 × 1 = 60/90 - Add the two like fractions:
972/90 + 60/90 = 972 + 60/90 = 1032/90 - 1032/90 simplified gives 172/15
- So, 54/5 + 60/90 = 172/15
In mixed form: 117/15
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