Add 45/54 and 10/20
45/54 + 10/20 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 20 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
45/54 = 45 × 10/54 × 10 = 450/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
10/20 = 10 × 27/20 × 27 = 270/540 - Add the two like fractions:
450/540 + 270/540 = 450 + 270/540 = 720/540 - 720/540 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 45/54 + 10/20 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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