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Add 7/4 and 45/54

1st number: 1 3/4, 2nd number: 45/54

7/4 + 45/54 is 31/12.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 4 and 54 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
    7/4 = 7 × 27/4 × 27 = 189/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    45/54 = 45 × 2/54 × 2 = 90/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/108 + 90/108 = 189 + 90/108 = 279/108
  5. 279/108 simplified gives 31/12
  6. So, 7/4 + 45/54 = 31/12
    In mixed form: 27/12

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