Add 45/3 and 7/54
1st number: 15 0/3, 2nd number: 7/54
45/3 + 7/54 is 817/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
7/54 = 7 × 1/54 × 1 = 7/54 - Add the two like fractions:
810/54 + 7/54 = 810 + 7/54 = 817/54 - So, 45/3 + 7/54 = 817/54
In mixed form: 157/54
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