Add 9/10 and 9/54
9/10 + 9/54 is 16/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
9/10 = 9 × 27/10 × 27 = 243/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
9/54 = 9 × 5/54 × 5 = 45/270 - Add the two like fractions:
243/270 + 45/270 = 243 + 45/270 = 288/270 - 288/270 simplified gives 16/15
- So, 9/10 + 9/54 = 16/15
In mixed form: 11/15
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