Add 45/54 and 2/12
45/54 + 2/12 is 1/1.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 12 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
45/54 = 45 × 2/54 × 2 = 90/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
2/12 = 2 × 9/12 × 9 = 18/108 - Add the two like fractions:
90/108 + 18/108 = 90 + 18/108 = 108/108 - 108/108 simplified gives 1/1
- So, 45/54 + 2/12 = 1/1
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