Add 54/2 and 75/45
1st number: 27 0/2, 2nd number: 1 30/45
54/2 + 75/45 is 86/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 45 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
54/2 = 54 × 45/2 × 45 = 2430/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
75/45 = 75 × 2/45 × 2 = 150/90 - Add the two like fractions:
2430/90 + 150/90 = 2430 + 150/90 = 2580/90 - 2580/90 simplified gives 86/3
- So, 54/2 + 75/45 = 86/3
In mixed form: 282/3
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