Add 75/54 and 10/45
1st number: 1 21/54, 2nd number: 10/45
75/54 + 10/45 is 29/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
75/54 = 75 × 5/54 × 5 = 375/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
10/45 = 10 × 6/45 × 6 = 60/270 - Add the two like fractions:
375/270 + 60/270 = 375 + 60/270 = 435/270 - 435/270 simplified gives 29/18
- So, 75/54 + 10/45 = 29/18
In mixed form: 111/18
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