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Add 45/54 and 9/10

45/54 + 9/10 is 26/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 10 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 10 × 27 = 270,
    9/10 = 9 × 27/10 × 27 = 243/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/270 + 243/270 = 225 + 243/270 = 468/270
  5. 468/270 simplified gives 26/15
  6. So, 45/54 + 9/10 = 26/15
    In mixed form: 111/15

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