Add 45/54 and 10/8, Solve 45/54 + 1 2/8 as a fraction

Add 45/54 and 10/8

1^st number: 45/54, 2^nd number: 1 2/8

45/54 + 10/8 is 25/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 8 is 216

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
45/54 = 45 × 4/54 × 4 = 180/216
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
10/8 = 10 × 27/8 × 27 = 270/216
Add the two like fractions:
180/216 + 270/216 = 180 + 270/216 = 450/216
450/216 simplified gives 25/12
So, 45/54 + 10/8 = 25/12
In mixed form: 21/12

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