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Add 45/54 and 36/5

1st number: 45/54, 2nd number: 7 1/5

45/54 + 36/5 is 241/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    45/54 = 45 × 5/54 × 5 = 225/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    36/5 = 36 × 54/5 × 54 = 1944/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/270 + 1944/270 = 225 + 1944/270 = 2169/270
  5. 2169/270 simplified gives 241/30
  6. So, 45/54 + 36/5 = 241/30
    In mixed form: 81/30

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