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Add 1/54 and 2/45

1/54 + 2/45 is 17/270.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    1/54 = 1 × 5/54 × 5 = 5/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
    2/45 = 2 × 6/45 × 6 = 12/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    5/270 + 12/270 = 5 + 12/270 = 17/270
  5. So, 1/54 + 2/45 = 17/270

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