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Add 90/4 and 40/54

1st number: 22 2/4, 2nd number: 40/54

90/4 + 40/54 is 1255/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 54 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    90/4 = 90 × 27/4 × 27 = 2430/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    40/54 = 40 × 2/54 × 2 = 80/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2430/108 + 80/108 = 2430 + 80/108 = 2510/108
  5. 2510/108 simplified gives 1255/54
  6. So, 90/4 + 40/54 = 1255/54
    In mixed form: 2313/54

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