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Add 32/54 and 45/10

1st number: 32/54, 2nd number: 4 5/10

32/54 + 45/10 is 275/54.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    32/54 = 32 × 5/54 × 5 = 160/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
    45/10 = 45 × 27/10 × 27 = 1215/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    160/270 + 1215/270 = 160 + 1215/270 = 1375/270
  5. 1375/270 simplified gives 275/54
  6. So, 32/54 + 45/10 = 275/54
    In mixed form: 55/54

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