Add 25/45 and 54/12
1st number: 25/45, 2nd number: 4 6/12
25/45 + 54/12 is 91/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
25/45 = 25 × 4/45 × 4 = 100/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
54/12 = 54 × 15/12 × 15 = 810/180 - Add the two like fractions:
100/180 + 810/180 = 100 + 810/180 = 910/180 - 910/180 simplified gives 91/18
- So, 25/45 + 54/12 = 91/18
In mixed form: 51/18
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