Add 54/90 and 16/60
54/90 + 16/60 is 13/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
54/90 = 54 × 2/90 × 2 = 108/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
16/60 = 16 × 3/60 × 3 = 48/180 - Add the two like fractions:
108/180 + 48/180 = 108 + 48/180 = 156/180 - 156/180 simplified gives 13/15
- So, 54/90 + 16/60 = 13/15
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