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Add 2/54 and 5/45

2/54 + 5/45 is 4/27.

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,
    2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
    5/45 = 5 × 6/45 × 6 = 30/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/270 + 30/270 = 10 + 30/270 = 40/270
  5. 40/270 simplified gives 4/27
  6. So, 2/54 + 5/45 = 4/27

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