Add 45/3 and 6/54, Solve 15 0/3 + 6/54 as a fraction

Add 45/3 and 6/54

1^st number: 15 0/3, 2^nd number: 6/54

45/3 + 6/54 is 136/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
45/3 = 45 × 18/3 × 18 = 810/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
6/54 = 6 × 1/54 × 1 = 6/54
Add the two like fractions:
810/54 + 6/54 = 810 + 6/54 = 816/54
816/54 simplified gives 136/9
So, 45/3 + 6/54 = 136/9
In mixed form: 151/9

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