Add 45/5 and 45/54
1st number: 9 0/5, 2nd number: 45/54
45/5 + 45/54 is 59/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
45/5 = 45 × 54/5 × 54 = 2430/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
45/54 = 45 × 5/54 × 5 = 225/270 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/270 + 225/270 = 2430 + 225/270 = 2655/270 - 2655/270 simplified gives 59/6
- So, 45/5 + 45/54 = 59/6
In mixed form: 95/6
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