Add 54/60 and 49/54
54/60 + 49/54 is 244/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 54 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
54/60 = 54 × 9/60 × 9 = 486/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
49/54 = 49 × 10/54 × 10 = 490/540 - Add the two like fractions:
486/540 + 490/540 = 486 + 490/540 = 976/540 - 976/540 simplified gives 244/135
- So, 54/60 + 49/54 = 244/135
In mixed form: 1109/135
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