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Add 45/54 and 2/36

45/54 + 2/36 is 8/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 36 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    45/54 = 45 × 2/54 × 2 = 90/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
    2/36 = 2 × 3/36 × 3 = 6/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    90/108 + 6/108 = 90 + 6/108 = 96/108
  5. 96/108 simplified gives 8/9
  6. So, 45/54 + 2/36 = 8/9

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