Add 54/90 and 63/50
1st number: 54/90, 2nd number: 1 13/50
54/90 + 63/50 is 93/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
54/90 = 54 × 5/90 × 5 = 270/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
63/50 = 63 × 9/50 × 9 = 567/450 - Add the two like fractions:
270/450 + 567/450 = 270 + 567/450 = 837/450 - 837/450 simplified gives 93/50
- So, 54/90 + 63/50 = 93/50
In mixed form: 143/50
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