Add 54/90 and 28/4
1st number: 54/90, 2nd number: 7 0/4
54/90 + 28/4 is 38/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 4 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 4 × 45 = 180,
28/4 = 28 × 45/4 × 45 = 1260/180 - Add the two like fractions:
108/180 + 1260/180 = 108 + 1260/180 = 1368/180 - 1368/180 simplified gives 38/5
- So, 54/90 + 28/4 = 38/5
In mixed form: 73/5
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