Add 21/54 and 3/45
21/54 + 3/45 is 41/90.
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,
21/54 = 21 × 5/54 × 5 = 105/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
3/45 = 3 × 6/45 × 6 = 18/270 - Add the two like fractions:
105/270 + 18/270 = 105 + 18/270 = 123/270 - 123/270 simplified gives 41/90
- So, 21/54 + 3/45 = 41/90
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