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Add 1/45 and 54/4

1st number: 1/45, 2nd number: 13 2/4

1/45 + 54/4 is 1217/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 4 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    1/45 = 1 × 4/45 × 4 = 4/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
    54/4 = 54 × 45/4 × 45 = 2430/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4/180 + 2430/180 = 4 + 2430/180 = 2434/180
  5. 2434/180 simplified gives 1217/90
  6. So, 1/45 + 54/4 = 1217/90
    In mixed form: 1347/90

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