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Add 45/15 and 18/54

1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 18/54

45/15 + 18/54 is 10/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
    45/15 = 45 × 18/15 × 18 = 810/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    18/54 = 18 × 5/54 × 5 = 90/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/270 + 90/270 = 810 + 90/270 = 900/270
  5. 900/270 simplified gives 10/3
  6. So, 45/15 + 18/54 = 10/3
    In mixed form: 31/3

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