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Add 15/45 and 56/54

1st number: 15/45, 2nd number: 1 2/54

15/45 + 56/54 is 37/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
    15/45 = 15 × 6/45 × 6 = 90/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    56/54 = 56 × 5/54 × 5 = 280/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/270 + 280/270 = 90 + 280/270 = 370/270
  5. 370/270 simplified gives 37/27
  6. So, 15/45 + 56/54 = 37/27
    In mixed form: 110/27

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