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Add 54/90 and 70/7

1st number: 54/90, 2nd number: 10 0/7

54/90 + 70/7 is 53/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 90 and 7 is 630

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 630
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 7 = 630,
    54/90 = 54 × 7/90 × 7 = 378/630
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 90 = 630,
    70/7 = 70 × 90/7 × 90 = 6300/630
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/630 + 6300/630 = 378 + 6300/630 = 6678/630
  5. 6678/630 simplified gives 53/5
  6. So, 54/90 + 70/7 = 53/5
    In mixed form: 103/5

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