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Add 45/54 and 9/8

1st number: 45/54, 2nd number: 1 1/8

45/54 + 9/8 is 47/24.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
    45/54 = 45 × 4/54 × 4 = 180/216
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
    9/8 = 9 × 27/8 × 27 = 243/216
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    180/216 + 243/216 = 180 + 243/216 = 423/216
  5. 423/216 simplified gives 47/24
  6. So, 45/54 + 9/8 = 47/24
    In mixed form: 123/24

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