Add 54/3 and 5/45
1st number: 18 0/3, 2nd number: 5/45
54/3 + 5/45 is 163/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 15 = 45,
54/3 = 54 × 15/3 × 15 = 810/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
5/45 = 5 × 1/45 × 1 = 5/45 - Add the two like fractions:
810/45 + 5/45 = 810 + 5/45 = 815/45 - 815/45 simplified gives 163/9
- So, 54/3 + 5/45 = 163/9
In mixed form: 181/9
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