Add 90/60 and 54/45
1st number: 1 30/60, 2nd number: 1 9/45
90/60 + 54/45 is 27/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
90/60 = 90 × 3/60 × 3 = 270/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
54/45 = 54 × 4/45 × 4 = 216/180 - Add the two like fractions:
270/180 + 216/180 = 270 + 216/180 = 486/180 - 486/180 simplified gives 27/10
- So, 90/60 + 54/45 = 27/10
In mixed form: 27/10
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