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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

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 9 = 180,
    54/20 = 54 × 9/20 × 9 = 486/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    12/45 = 12 × 4/45 × 4 = 48/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/180 + 48/180 = 486 + 48/180 = 534/180
  5. 534/180 simplified gives 89/30
  6. So, 54/20 + 12/45 = 89/30
    In mixed form: 229/30

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