Add 54/45 and 50/54
1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 50/54
54/45 + 50/54 is 287/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
54/45 = 54 × 6/45 × 6 = 324/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
50/54 = 50 × 5/54 × 5 = 250/270 - Add the two like fractions:
324/270 + 250/270 = 324 + 250/270 = 574/270 - 574/270 simplified gives 287/135
- So, 54/45 + 50/54 = 287/135
In mixed form: 217/135
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