Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 8/90 and 15/54

8/90 + 15/54 is 11/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
    8/90 = 8 × 3/90 × 3 = 24/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    15/54 = 15 × 5/54 × 5 = 75/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    24/270 + 75/270 = 24 + 75/270 = 99/270
  5. 99/270 simplified gives 11/30
  6. So, 8/90 + 15/54 = 11/30

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com