Add 45/8 and 10/54
1st number: 5 5/8, 2nd number: 10/54
45/8 + 10/54 is 1255/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 54 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
45/8 = 45 × 27/8 × 27 = 1215/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
10/54 = 10 × 4/54 × 4 = 40/216 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/216 + 40/216 = 1215 + 40/216 = 1255/216 - So, 45/8 + 10/54 = 1255/216
In mixed form: 5175/216
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