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Add 60/54 and 4/90

1st number: 1 6/54, 2nd number: 4/90

60/54 + 4/90 is 52/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    60/54 = 60 × 5/54 × 5 = 300/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    4/90 = 4 × 3/90 × 3 = 12/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/270 + 12/270 = 300 + 12/270 = 312/270
  5. 312/270 simplified gives 52/45
  6. So, 60/54 + 4/90 = 52/45
    In mixed form: 17/45

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