Add 54/45 and 30/75
1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 30/75
54/45 + 30/75 is 8/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 75 is 225
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 225 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 5 = 225,
54/45 = 54 × 5/45 × 5 = 270/225 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 3 = 225,
30/75 = 30 × 3/75 × 3 = 90/225 - Add the two like fractions:
270/225 + 90/225 = 270 + 90/225 = 360/225 - 360/225 simplified gives 8/5
- So, 54/45 + 30/75 = 8/5
In mixed form: 13/5
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