Add 18/45 and 35/54
18/45 + 35/54 is 283/270.
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,
35/54 = 35 × 5/54 × 5 = 175/270 - Add the two like fractions:
108/270 + 175/270 = 108 + 175/270 = 283/270 - So, 18/45 + 35/54 = 283/270
In mixed form: 113/270
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