Add 8/54 and 12/45
8/54 + 12/45 is 56/135.
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,
8/54 = 8 × 5/54 × 5 = 40/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
12/45 = 12 × 6/45 × 6 = 72/270 - Add the two like fractions:
40/270 + 72/270 = 40 + 72/270 = 112/270 - 112/270 simplified gives 56/135
- So, 8/54 + 12/45 = 56/135
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