Add 60/54 and 2/90
1st number: 1 6/54, 2nd number: 2/90
60/54 + 2/90 is 17/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
60/54 = 60 × 5/54 × 5 = 300/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
2/90 = 2 × 3/90 × 3 = 6/270 - Add the two like fractions:
300/270 + 6/270 = 300 + 6/270 = 306/270 - 306/270 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 60/54 + 2/90 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 60/54+4/90 60/54+6/90 60/54+10/90 60/54+14/90