Add 54/60 and 2/90
54/60 + 2/90 is 83/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
54/60 = 54 × 3/60 × 3 = 162/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
2/90 = 2 × 2/90 × 2 = 4/180 - Add the two like fractions:
162/180 + 4/180 = 162 + 4/180 = 166/180 - 166/180 simplified gives 83/90
- So, 54/60 + 2/90 = 83/90
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