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Add 54/45 and 42/36

1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 1 6/36

54/45 + 42/36 is 71/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 36 is 180

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
    54/45 = 54 × 4/45 × 4 = 216/180
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
    42/36 = 42 × 5/36 × 5 = 210/180
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    216/180 + 210/180 = 216 + 210/180 = 426/180
  5. 426/180 simplified gives 71/30
  6. So, 54/45 + 42/36 = 71/30
    In mixed form: 211/30

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