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Add 2/45 and 3/54

2/45 + 3/54 is 1/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
    2/45 = 2 × 6/45 × 6 = 12/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    3/54 = 3 × 5/54 × 5 = 15/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    12/270 + 15/270 = 12 + 15/270 = 27/270
  5. 27/270 simplified gives 1/10
  6. So, 2/45 + 3/54 = 1/10

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