Add 2/54 and 6/45
2/54 + 6/45 is 23/135.
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,
6/45 = 6 × 6/45 × 6 = 36/270 - Add the two like fractions:
10/270 + 36/270 = 10 + 36/270 = 46/270 - 46/270 simplified gives 23/135
- So, 2/54 + 6/45 = 23/135
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