Add 45/4 and 8/54
1st number: 11 1/4, 2nd number: 8/54
45/4 + 8/54 is 1231/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
45/4 = 45 × 27/4 × 27 = 1215/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
8/54 = 8 × 2/54 × 2 = 16/108 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/108 + 16/108 = 1215 + 16/108 = 1231/108 - So, 45/4 + 8/54 = 1231/108
In mixed form: 1143/108
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