Add 54/60 and 90/50, Solve 54/60 + 1 40/50 as a fraction

Add 54/60 and 90/50

1^st number: 54/60, 2^nd number: 1 40/50

54/60 + 90/50 is 27/10.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 50 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
54/60 = 54 × 5/60 × 5 = 270/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
90/50 = 90 × 6/50 × 6 = 540/300
Add the two like fractions:
270/300 + 540/300 = 270 + 540/300 = 810/300
810/300 simplified gives 27/10
So, 54/60 + 90/50 = 27/10
In mixed form: 27/10

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