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Add 18/54 and 70/45

1st number: 18/54, 2nd number: 1 25/45

18/54 + 70/45 is 17/9.

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,
    70/45 = 70 × 6/45 × 6 = 420/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/270 + 420/270 = 90 + 420/270 = 510/270
  5. 510/270 simplified gives 17/9
  6. So, 18/54 + 70/45 = 17/9
    In mixed form: 18/9

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