Add 45/30 and 6/54, Solve 1 15/30 + 6/54 as a fraction

Add 45/30 and 6/54

1^st number: 1 15/30, 2^nd number: 6/54

45/30 + 6/54 is 29/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
45/30 = 45 × 9/30 × 9 = 405/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
6/54 = 6 × 5/54 × 5 = 30/270
Add the two like fractions:
405/270 + 30/270 = 405 + 30/270 = 435/270
435/270 simplified gives 29/18
So, 45/30 + 6/54 = 29/18
In mixed form: 111/18

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