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Add 8/45 and 63/54

1st number: 8/45, 2nd number: 1 9/54

8/45 + 63/54 is 121/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
    8/45 = 8 × 6/45 × 6 = 48/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    63/54 = 63 × 5/54 × 5 = 315/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    48/270 + 315/270 = 48 + 315/270 = 363/270
  5. 363/270 simplified gives 121/90
  6. So, 8/45 + 63/54 = 121/90
    In mixed form: 131/90

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