Add 49/54 and 36/45
49/54 + 36/45 is 461/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
49/54 = 49 × 5/54 × 5 = 245/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
36/45 = 36 × 6/45 × 6 = 216/270 - Add the two like fractions:
245/270 + 216/270 = 245 + 216/270 = 461/270 - So, 49/54 + 36/45 = 461/270
In mixed form: 1191/270
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