Add 54/8 and 28/45
1st number: 6 6/8, 2nd number: 28/45
54/8 + 28/45 is 1327/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 45 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
54/8 = 54 × 45/8 × 45 = 2430/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 8 = 360,
28/45 = 28 × 8/45 × 8 = 224/360 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/360 + 224/360 = 2430 + 224/360 = 2654/360 - 2654/360 simplified gives 1327/180
- So, 54/8 + 28/45 = 1327/180
In mixed form: 767/180
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