Add 54/5 and 8/90
1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 8/90
54/5 + 8/90 is 98/9.
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,
8/90 = 8 × 1/90 × 1 = 8/90 - Add the two like fractions:
972/90 + 8/90 = 972 + 8/90 = 980/90 - 980/90 simplified gives 98/9
- So, 54/5 + 8/90 = 98/9
In mixed form: 108/9
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