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Add 90/54 and 30/10

1st number: 1 36/54, 2nd number: 3 0/10

90/54 + 30/10 is 14/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 10 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    90/54 = 90 × 5/54 × 5 = 450/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    30/10 = 30 × 27/10 × 27 = 810/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/270 + 810/270 = 450 + 810/270 = 1260/270
  5. 1260/270 simplified gives 14/3
  6. So, 90/54 + 30/10 = 14/3
    In mixed form: 42/3

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