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Add 6/54 and 90/35

1st number: 6/54, 2nd number: 2 20/35

6/54 + 90/35 is 169/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    6/54 = 6 × 35/54 × 35 = 210/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
    90/35 = 90 × 54/35 × 54 = 4860/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/1890 + 4860/1890 = 210 + 4860/1890 = 5070/1890
  5. 5070/1890 simplified gives 169/63
  6. So, 6/54 + 90/35 = 169/63
    In mixed form: 243/63

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