Add 6/54 and 12/10
1st number: 6/54, 2nd number: 1 2/10
6/54 + 12/10 is 59/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
6/54 = 6 × 5/54 × 5 = 30/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
12/10 = 12 × 27/10 × 27 = 324/270 - Add the two like fractions:
30/270 + 324/270 = 30 + 324/270 = 354/270 - 354/270 simplified gives 59/45
- So, 6/54 + 12/10 = 59/45
In mixed form: 114/45
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