Add 54/75 and 98/90, Solve 54/75 + 1 8/90 as a fraction

Add 54/75 and 98/90

1^st number: 54/75, 2^nd number: 1 8/90

54/75 + 98/90 is 407/225.

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,
98/90 = 98 × 5/90 × 5 = 490/450
Add the two like fractions:
324/450 + 490/450 = 324 + 490/450 = 814/450
814/450 simplified gives 407/225
So, 54/75 + 98/90 = 407/225
In mixed form: 1182/225

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