Add 45/60 and 14/54
45/60 + 14/54 is 109/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 54 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
45/60 = 45 × 9/60 × 9 = 405/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
14/54 = 14 × 10/54 × 10 = 140/540 - Add the two like fractions:
405/540 + 140/540 = 405 + 140/540 = 545/540 - 545/540 simplified gives 109/108
- So, 45/60 + 14/54 = 109/108
In mixed form: 11/108
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