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Add 54/45 and 4/15

1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 4/15

54/45 + 4/15 is 22/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 15 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    54/45 = 54 × 1/45 × 1 = 54/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    4/15 = 4 × 3/15 × 3 = 12/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    54/45 + 12/45 = 54 + 12/45 = 66/45
  5. 66/45 simplified gives 22/15
  6. So, 54/45 + 4/15 = 22/15
    In mixed form: 17/15

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