Add 54/45 and 2/81
1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 2/81
54/45 + 2/81 is 496/405.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 81 is 405
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
54/45 = 54 × 9/45 × 9 = 486/405 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
2/81 = 2 × 5/81 × 5 = 10/405 - Add the two like fractions:
486/405 + 10/405 = 486 + 10/405 = 496/405 - So, 54/45 + 2/81 = 496/405
In mixed form: 191/405
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