Add 54/18 and 30/45
1st number: 3 0/18, 2nd number: 30/45
54/18 + 30/45 is 11/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
54/18 = 54 × 5/18 × 5 = 270/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
30/45 = 30 × 2/45 × 2 = 60/90 - Add the two like fractions:
270/90 + 60/90 = 270 + 60/90 = 330/90 - 330/90 simplified gives 11/3
- So, 54/18 + 30/45 = 11/3
In mixed form: 32/3
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