Add 10/45 and 12/54
10/45 + 12/54 is 4/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
10/45 = 10 × 6/45 × 6 = 60/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
12/54 = 12 × 5/54 × 5 = 60/270 - Add the two like fractions:
60/270 + 60/270 = 60 + 60/270 = 120/270 - 120/270 simplified gives 4/9
- So, 10/45 + 12/54 = 4/9
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