Add 54/8 and 27/90
1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 27/90
54/8 + 27/90 is 141/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
54/8 = 54 × 45/8 × 45 = 2430/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
27/90 = 27 × 4/90 × 4 = 108/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/360 + 108/360 = 2430 + 108/360 = 2538/360 - 2538/360 simplified gives 141/20
- So, 54/8 + 27/90 = 141/20
In mixed form: 71/20
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