Add 45/54 and 3/8
45/54 + 3/8 is 29/24.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 8 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
45/54 = 45 × 4/54 × 4 = 180/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
3/8 = 3 × 27/8 × 27 = 81/216 - Add the two like fractions:
180/216 + 81/216 = 180 + 81/216 = 261/216 - 261/216 simplified gives 29/24
- So, 45/54 + 3/8 = 29/24
In mixed form: 15/24
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