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Add 90/3 and 54/4

1st number: 30 0/3, 2nd number: 13 2/4

90/3 + 54/4 is 87/2.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 4 is 12

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 12
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 4 = 12,
    90/3 = 90 × 4/3 × 4 = 360/12
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 3 = 12,
    54/4 = 54 × 3/4 × 3 = 162/12
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    360/12 + 162/12 = 360 + 162/12 = 522/12
  5. 522/12 simplified gives 87/2
  6. So, 90/3 + 54/4 = 87/2
    In mixed form: 431/2

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