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Add 54/3 and 3/45

1st number: 18 0/3, 2nd number: 3/45

54/3 + 3/45 is 271/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
    54/3 = 54 × 15/3 × 15 = 810/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    3/45 = 3 × 1/45 × 1 = 3/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    810/45 + 3/45 = 810 + 3/45 = 813/45
  5. 813/45 simplified gives 271/15
  6. So, 54/3 + 3/45 = 271/15
    In mixed form: 181/15

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