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Add 18/54 and 2/45

18/54 + 2/45 is 17/45.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    18/54 = 18 × 5/54 × 5 = 90/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
    2/45 = 2 × 6/45 × 6 = 12/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/270 + 12/270 = 90 + 12/270 = 102/270
  5. 102/270 simplified gives 17/45
  6. So, 18/54 + 2/45 = 17/45

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