Add 54/45 and 7/4
1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 1 3/4
54/45 + 7/4 is 59/20.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 4 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 4 × 45 = 180,
7/4 = 7 × 45/4 × 45 = 315/180 - Add the two like fractions:
216/180 + 315/180 = 216 + 315/180 = 531/180 - 531/180 simplified gives 59/20
- So, 54/45 + 7/4 = 59/20
In mixed form: 219/20
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