Add 2/54 and 36/45
2/54 + 36/45 is 113/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
36/45 = 36 × 6/45 × 6 = 216/270 - Add the two like fractions:
10/270 + 216/270 = 10 + 216/270 = 226/270 - 226/270 simplified gives 113/135
- So, 2/54 + 36/45 = 113/135
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