Add 54/45 and 10/56
1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 10/56
54/45 + 10/56 is 193/140.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 56 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 56 = 2520,
54/45 = 54 × 56/45 × 56 = 3024/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 45 = 2520,
10/56 = 10 × 45/56 × 45 = 450/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/2520 + 450/2520 = 3024 + 450/2520 = 3474/2520 - 3474/2520 simplified gives 193/140
- So, 54/45 + 10/56 = 193/140
In mixed form: 153/140
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