Add 2/54 and 80/45
1st number: 2/54, 2nd number: 1 35/45
2/54 + 80/45 is 49/27.
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,
80/45 = 80 × 6/45 × 6 = 480/270 - Add the two like fractions:
10/270 + 480/270 = 10 + 480/270 = 490/270 - 490/270 simplified gives 49/27
- So, 2/54 + 80/45 = 49/27
In mixed form: 122/27
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