Add 2/45 and 12/54
2/45 + 12/54 is 4/15.
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,
2/45 = 2 × 6/45 × 6 = 12/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
12/54 = 12 × 5/54 × 5 = 60/270 - Add the two like fractions:
12/270 + 60/270 = 12 + 60/270 = 72/270 - 72/270 simplified gives 4/15
- So, 2/45 + 12/54 = 4/15
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