Add 45/15 and 1/54
1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 1/54
45/15 + 1/54 is 163/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
45/15 = 45 × 18/15 × 18 = 810/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
1/54 = 1 × 5/54 × 5 = 5/270 - Add the two like fractions:
810/270 + 5/270 = 810 + 5/270 = 815/270 - 815/270 simplified gives 163/54
- So, 45/15 + 1/54 = 163/54
In mixed form: 31/54
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