Add 54/45 and 1/18
1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 1/18
54/45 + 1/18 is 113/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 18 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
54/45 = 54 × 2/45 × 2 = 108/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
1/18 = 1 × 5/18 × 5 = 5/90 - Add the two like fractions:
108/90 + 5/90 = 108 + 5/90 = 113/90 - So, 54/45 + 1/18 = 113/90
In mixed form: 123/90
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