Add 54/4 and 16/45
1st number: 13 2/4, 2nd number: 16/45
54/4 + 16/45 is 1247/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
54/4 = 54 × 45/4 × 45 = 2430/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
16/45 = 16 × 4/45 × 4 = 64/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/180 + 64/180 = 2430 + 64/180 = 2494/180 - 2494/180 simplified gives 1247/90
- So, 54/4 + 16/45 = 1247/90
In mixed form: 1377/90
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