Add 84/45 and 5/54
1st number: 1 39/45, 2nd number: 5/54
84/45 + 5/54 is 529/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
84/45 = 84 × 6/45 × 6 = 504/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270 - Add the two like fractions:
504/270 + 25/270 = 504 + 25/270 = 529/270 - So, 84/45 + 5/54 = 529/270
In mixed form: 1259/270
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