Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 90/50 and 6/54

1st number: 1 40/50, 2nd number: 6/54

90/50 + 6/54 is 86/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    90/50 = 90 × 27/50 × 27 = 2430/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    6/54 = 6 × 25/54 × 25 = 150/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2430/1350 + 150/1350 = 2430 + 150/1350 = 2580/1350
  5. 2580/1350 simplified gives 86/45
  6. So, 90/50 + 6/54 = 86/45
    In mixed form: 141/45

MathStep (Works offline)

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

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com