Add 54/10 and 14/45
1st number: 5 4/10, 2nd number: 14/45
54/10 + 14/45 is 257/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
54/10 = 54 × 9/10 × 9 = 486/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
14/45 = 14 × 2/45 × 2 = 28/90 - Add the two like fractions:
486/90 + 28/90 = 486 + 28/90 = 514/90 - 514/90 simplified gives 257/45
- So, 54/10 + 14/45 = 257/45
In mixed form: 532/45
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