Add 54/90 and 56/60
54/90 + 56/60 is 23/15.
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,
56/60 = 56 × 3/60 × 3 = 168/180 - Add the two like fractions:
108/180 + 168/180 = 108 + 168/180 = 276/180 - 276/180 simplified gives 23/15
- So, 54/90 + 56/60 = 23/15
In mixed form: 18/15
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