Add 5/45 and 45/54
5/45 + 45/54 is 17/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
5/45 = 5 × 6/45 × 6 = 30/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
45/54 = 45 × 5/54 × 5 = 225/270 - Add the two like fractions:
30/270 + 225/270 = 30 + 225/270 = 255/270 - 255/270 simplified gives 17/18
- So, 5/45 + 45/54 = 17/18
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