Add 54/45 and 5/12
1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 5/12
54/45 + 5/12 is 97/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 12 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
54/45 = 54 × 4/45 × 4 = 216/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
5/12 = 5 × 15/12 × 15 = 75/180 - Add the two like fractions:
216/180 + 75/180 = 216 + 75/180 = 291/180 - 291/180 simplified gives 97/60
- So, 54/45 + 5/12 = 97/60
In mixed form: 137/60
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