Add 54/45 and 2/7, Solve 1 9/45 + 2/7 as a fraction

Add 54/45 and 2/7

1^st number: 1 9/45, 2^nd number: 2/7

54/45 + 2/7 is 52/35.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
54/45 = 54 × 7/45 × 7 = 378/315
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
2/7 = 2 × 45/7 × 45 = 90/315
Add the two like fractions:
378/315 + 90/315 = 378 + 90/315 = 468/315
468/315 simplified gives 52/35
So, 54/45 + 2/7 = 52/35
In mixed form: 117/35

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