Add 54/12 and 18/90
1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 18/90
54/12 + 18/90 is 47/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 90 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
54/12 = 54 × 15/12 × 15 = 810/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 2 = 180,
18/90 = 18 × 2/90 × 2 = 36/180 - Add the two like fractions:
810/180 + 36/180 = 810 + 36/180 = 846/180 - 846/180 simplified gives 47/10
- So, 54/12 + 18/90 = 47/10
In mixed form: 47/10
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