Add 45/54 and 4/8
45/54 + 4/8 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 8 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
45/54 = 45 × 4/54 × 4 = 180/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
4/8 = 4 × 27/8 × 27 = 108/216 - Add the two like fractions:
180/216 + 108/216 = 180 + 108/216 = 288/216 - 288/216 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 45/54 + 4/8 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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