Add 54/75 and 54/90
54/75 + 54/90 is 33/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 90 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
54/75 = 54 × 6/75 × 6 = 324/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
54/90 = 54 × 5/90 × 5 = 270/450 - Add the two like fractions:
324/450 + 270/450 = 324 + 270/450 = 594/450 - 594/450 simplified gives 33/25
- So, 54/75 + 54/90 = 33/25
In mixed form: 18/25
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