Add 54/5 and 10/45
1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 10/45
54/5 + 10/45 is 496/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
54/5 = 54 × 9/5 × 9 = 486/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
10/45 = 10 × 1/45 × 1 = 10/45 - Add the two like fractions:
486/45 + 10/45 = 486 + 10/45 = 496/45 - So, 54/5 + 10/45 = 496/45
In mixed form: 111/45
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