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Add 10/54 and 45/4

1st number: 10/54, 2nd number: 11 1/4

10/54 + 45/4 is 1235/108.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 4 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    10/54 = 10 × 2/54 × 2 = 20/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    45/4 = 45 × 27/4 × 27 = 1215/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    20/108 + 1215/108 = 20 + 1215/108 = 1235/108
  5. So, 10/54 + 45/4 = 1235/108
    In mixed form: 1147/108

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