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Add 54/45 and 2/54

1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 2/54

54/45 + 2/54 is 167/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
    54/45 = 54 × 6/45 × 6 = 324/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    324/270 + 10/270 = 324 + 10/270 = 334/270
  5. 334/270 simplified gives 167/135
  6. So, 54/45 + 2/54 = 167/135
    In mixed form: 132/135

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