Add 45/27 and 4/54
1st number: 1 18/27, 2nd number: 4/54
45/27 + 4/54 is 47/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
45/27 = 45 × 2/27 × 2 = 90/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
4/54 = 4 × 1/54 × 1 = 4/54 - Add the two like fractions:
90/54 + 4/54 = 90 + 4/54 = 94/54 - 94/54 simplified gives 47/27
- So, 45/27 + 4/54 = 47/27
In mixed form: 120/27
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