Add 54/20 and 12/45
1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 12/45
54/20 + 12/45 is 89/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
54/20 = 54 × 9/20 × 9 = 486/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
12/45 = 12 × 4/45 × 4 = 48/180 - Add the two like fractions:
486/180 + 48/180 = 486 + 48/180 = 534/180 - 534/180 simplified gives 89/30
- So, 54/20 + 12/45 = 89/30
In mixed form: 229/30
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