Add 2/5 and 45/54
2/5 + 45/54 is 37/30.
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,
2/5 = 2 × 54/5 × 54 = 108/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
45/54 = 45 × 5/54 × 5 = 225/270 - Add the two like fractions:
108/270 + 225/270 = 108 + 225/270 = 333/270 - 333/270 simplified gives 37/30
- So, 2/5 + 45/54 = 37/30
In mixed form: 17/30
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