Add 90/54 and 70/75
1st number: 1 36/54, 2nd number: 70/75
90/54 + 70/75 is 13/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 75 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
90/54 = 90 × 25/54 × 25 = 2250/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
70/75 = 70 × 18/75 × 18 = 1260/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/1350 + 1260/1350 = 2250 + 1260/1350 = 3510/1350 - 3510/1350 simplified gives 13/5
- So, 90/54 + 70/75 = 13/5
In mixed form: 23/5
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