Add 54/9 and 90/45
1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 2 0/45
54/9 + 90/45 is 8/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
54/9 = 54 × 5/9 × 5 = 270/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
90/45 = 90 × 1/45 × 1 = 90/45 - Add the two like fractions:
270/45 + 90/45 = 270 + 90/45 = 360/45 - 360/45 simplified gives 8/1
- So, 54/9 + 90/45 = 8/1
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