Add 7/12 and 54/45, Solve 7/12 + 1 9/45 as a fraction

Add 7/12 and 54/45

1^st number: 7/12, 2^nd number: 1 9/45

7/12 + 54/45 is 107/60.

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,
7/12 = 7 × 15/12 × 15 = 105/180
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
54/45 = 54 × 4/45 × 4 = 216/180
Add the two like fractions:
105/180 + 216/180 = 105 + 216/180 = 321/180
321/180 simplified gives 107/60
So, 7/12 + 54/45 = 107/60
In mixed form: 147/60

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