Add 10/54 and 8/45
10/54 + 8/45 is 49/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
10/54 = 10 × 5/54 × 5 = 50/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
8/45 = 8 × 6/45 × 6 = 48/270 - Add the two like fractions:
50/270 + 48/270 = 50 + 48/270 = 98/270 - 98/270 simplified gives 49/135
- So, 10/54 + 8/45 = 49/135
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