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Add 45/54 and 15/3

1st number: 45/54, 2nd number: 5 0/3

45/54 + 15/3 is 35/6.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    45/54 = 45 × 1/54 × 1 = 45/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
    15/3 = 15 × 18/3 × 18 = 270/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/54 + 270/54 = 45 + 270/54 = 315/54
  5. 315/54 simplified gives 35/6
  6. So, 45/54 + 15/3 = 35/6
    In mixed form: 55/6

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