Add 9/5 and 12/54
1st number: 1 4/5, 2nd number: 12/54
9/5 + 12/54 is 91/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
9/5 = 9 × 54/5 × 54 = 486/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
12/54 = 12 × 5/54 × 5 = 60/270 - Add the two like fractions:
486/270 + 60/270 = 486 + 60/270 = 546/270 - 546/270 simplified gives 91/45
- So, 9/5 + 12/54 = 91/45
In mixed form: 21/45
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