Add 45/10 and 20/54
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 20/54
45/10 + 20/54 is 263/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
45/10 = 45 × 27/10 × 27 = 1215/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
20/54 = 20 × 5/54 × 5 = 100/270 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/270 + 100/270 = 1215 + 100/270 = 1315/270 - 1315/270 simplified gives 263/54
- So, 45/10 + 20/54 = 263/54
In mixed form: 447/54
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