Add 5/45 and 49/54
5/45 + 49/54 is 55/54.
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,
49/54 = 49 × 5/54 × 5 = 245/270 - Add the two like fractions:
30/270 + 245/270 = 30 + 245/270 = 275/270 - 275/270 simplified gives 55/54
- So, 5/45 + 49/54 = 55/54
In mixed form: 11/54
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