Add 54/12 and 36/45
1st number: 4 6/12, 2nd number: 36/45
54/12 + 36/45 is 53/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 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 45 × 4 = 180,
36/45 = 36 × 4/45 × 4 = 144/180 - Add the two like fractions:
810/180 + 144/180 = 810 + 144/180 = 954/180 - 954/180 simplified gives 53/10
- So, 54/12 + 36/45 = 53/10
In mixed form: 53/10
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