Add 75/90 and 35/54
75/90 + 35/54 is 40/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
75/90 = 75 × 3/90 × 3 = 225/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
35/54 = 35 × 5/54 × 5 = 175/270 - Add the two like fractions:
225/270 + 175/270 = 225 + 175/270 = 400/270 - 400/270 simplified gives 40/27
- So, 75/90 + 35/54 = 40/27
In mixed form: 113/27
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