Add 45/36 and 28/54
1st number: 1 9/36, 2nd number: 28/54
45/36 + 28/54 is 191/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
45/36 = 45 × 3/36 × 3 = 135/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
28/54 = 28 × 2/54 × 2 = 56/108 - Add the two like fractions:
135/108 + 56/108 = 135 + 56/108 = 191/108 - So, 45/36 + 28/54 = 191/108
In mixed form: 183/108
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