Add 3/5 and 48/54
3/5 + 48/54 is 67/45.
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,
3/5 = 3 × 54/5 × 54 = 162/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
48/54 = 48 × 5/54 × 5 = 240/270 - Add the two like fractions:
162/270 + 240/270 = 162 + 240/270 = 402/270 - 402/270 simplified gives 67/45
- So, 3/5 + 48/54 = 67/45
In mixed form: 122/45
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