Add 54/7 and 36/90
1st number: 7 5/7, 2nd number: 36/90
54/7 + 36/90 is 284/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 90 is 630
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
54/7 = 54 × 90/7 × 90 = 4860/630 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
36/90 = 36 × 7/90 × 7 = 252/630 - Add the two like fractions:
4860/630 + 252/630 = 4860 + 252/630 = 5112/630 - 5112/630 simplified gives 284/35
- So, 54/7 + 36/90 = 284/35
In mixed form: 84/35
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