Add 45/54 and 3/5
45/54 + 3/5 is 43/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 5 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
45/54 = 45 × 5/54 × 5 = 225/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
3/5 = 3 × 54/5 × 54 = 162/270 - Add the two like fractions:
225/270 + 162/270 = 225 + 162/270 = 387/270 - 387/270 simplified gives 43/30
- So, 45/54 + 3/5 = 43/30
In mixed form: 113/30
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