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Add 54/45 and 28/10

1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 2 8/10

54/45 + 28/10 is 4/1.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 10 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    54/45 = 54 × 2/45 × 2 = 108/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 9 = 90,
    28/10 = 28 × 9/10 × 9 = 252/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/90 + 252/90 = 108 + 252/90 = 360/90
  5. 360/90 simplified gives 4/1
  6. So, 54/45 + 28/10 = 4/1

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