Add 75/54 and 4/45
1st number: 1 21/54, 2nd number: 4/45
75/54 + 4/45 is 133/90.
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,
4/45 = 4 × 6/45 × 6 = 24/270 - Add the two like fractions:
375/270 + 24/270 = 375 + 24/270 = 399/270 - 399/270 simplified gives 133/90
- So, 75/54 + 4/45 = 133/90
In mixed form: 143/90
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