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Add 54/6 and 18/90

1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 18/90

54/6 + 18/90 is 46/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 90 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    54/6 = 54 × 15/6 × 15 = 810/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
    18/90 = 18 × 1/90 × 1 = 18/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/90 + 18/90 = 810 + 18/90 = 828/90
  5. 828/90 simplified gives 46/5
  6. So, 54/6 + 18/90 = 46/5
    In mixed form: 91/5

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