Add 54/45 and 3/6
1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 3/6
54/45 + 3/6 is 17/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 6 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
54/45 = 54 × 2/45 × 2 = 108/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
3/6 = 3 × 15/6 × 15 = 45/90 - Add the two like fractions:
108/90 + 45/90 = 108 + 45/90 = 153/90 - 153/90 simplified gives 17/10
- So, 54/45 + 3/6 = 17/10
In mixed form: 17/10
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