Add 54/8 and 8/90
1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 8/90
54/8 + 8/90 is 1231/180.
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,
8/90 = 8 × 4/90 × 4 = 32/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/360 + 32/360 = 2430 + 32/360 = 2462/360 - 2462/360 simplified gives 1231/180
- So, 54/8 + 8/90 = 1231/180
In mixed form: 6151/180
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