Add 6/10 and 12/54
6/10 + 12/54 is 37/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
6/10 = 6 × 27/10 × 27 = 162/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
12/54 = 12 × 5/54 × 5 = 60/270 - Add the two like fractions:
162/270 + 60/270 = 162 + 60/270 = 222/270 - 222/270 simplified gives 37/45
- So, 6/10 + 12/54 = 37/45
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