Add 10/4 and 45/54
1st number: 2 2/4, 2nd number: 45/54
10/4 + 45/54 is 10/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
10/4 = 10 × 27/4 × 27 = 270/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
45/54 = 45 × 2/54 × 2 = 90/108 - Add the two like fractions:
270/108 + 90/108 = 270 + 90/108 = 360/108 - 360/108 simplified gives 10/3
- So, 10/4 + 45/54 = 10/3
In mixed form: 31/3
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