Add 54/3 and 7/45
1st number: 18 0/3, 2nd number: 7/45
54/3 + 7/45 is 817/45.
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,
7/45 = 7 × 1/45 × 1 = 7/45 - Add the two like fractions:
810/45 + 7/45 = 810 + 7/45 = 817/45 - So, 54/3 + 7/45 = 817/45
In mixed form: 187/45
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