Add 54/45 and 14/9
1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 1 5/9
54/45 + 14/9 is 124/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
54/45 = 54 × 1/45 × 1 = 54/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
14/9 = 14 × 5/9 × 5 = 70/45 - Add the two like fractions:
54/45 + 70/45 = 54 + 70/45 = 124/45 - So, 54/45 + 14/9 = 124/45
In mixed form: 234/45
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