Add 18/45 and 3/54
18/45 + 3/54 is 41/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
18/45 = 18 × 6/45 × 6 = 108/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
3/54 = 3 × 5/54 × 5 = 15/270 - Add the two like fractions:
108/270 + 15/270 = 108 + 15/270 = 123/270 - 123/270 simplified gives 41/90
- So, 18/45 + 3/54 = 41/90
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