Add 90/50 and 2/54
1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 2/54
90/50 + 2/54 is 248/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
90/50 = 90 × 27/50 × 27 = 2430/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
2/54 = 2 × 25/54 × 25 = 50/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/1350 + 50/1350 = 2430 + 50/1350 = 2480/1350 - 2480/1350 simplified gives 248/135
- So, 90/50 + 2/54 = 248/135
In mixed form: 1113/135
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