Add 6/12 and 54/45
1st number: 6/12, 2nd number: 1 9/45
6/12 + 54/45 is 17/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 15 = 180,
6/12 = 6 × 15/12 × 15 = 90/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
54/45 = 54 × 4/45 × 4 = 216/180 - Add the two like fractions:
90/180 + 216/180 = 90 + 216/180 = 306/180 - 306/180 simplified gives 17/10
- So, 6/12 + 54/45 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10
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