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Add 54/20 and 5/45

1st number: 2 14/20, 2nd number: 5/45

54/20 + 5/45 is 253/90.

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,
    5/45 = 5 × 4/45 × 4 = 20/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/180 + 20/180 = 486 + 20/180 = 506/180
  5. 506/180 simplified gives 253/90
  6. So, 54/20 + 5/45 = 253/90
    In mixed form: 273/90

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