Add 54/2 and 14/45
1st number: 27 0/2, 2nd number: 14/45
54/2 + 14/45 is 1229/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
54/2 = 54 × 45/2 × 45 = 2430/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
14/45 = 14 × 2/45 × 2 = 28/90 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/90 + 28/90 = 2430 + 28/90 = 2458/90 - 2458/90 simplified gives 1229/45
- So, 54/2 + 14/45 = 1229/45
In mixed form: 2714/45
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