Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 12/10 and 84/54

1st number: 1 2/10, 2nd number: 1 30/54

12/10 + 84/54 is 124/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    12/10 = 12 × 27/10 × 27 = 324/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    84/54 = 84 × 5/54 × 5 = 420/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/270 + 420/270 = 324 + 420/270 = 744/270
  5. 744/270 simplified gives 124/45
  6. So, 12/10 + 84/54 = 124/45
    In mixed form: 234/45

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com