Add 8/54 and 15/90
8/54 + 15/90 is 17/54.
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,
8/54 = 8 × 5/54 × 5 = 40/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
15/90 = 15 × 3/90 × 3 = 45/270 - Add the two like fractions:
40/270 + 45/270 = 40 + 45/270 = 85/270 - 85/270 simplified gives 17/54
- So, 8/54 + 15/90 = 17/54
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