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Add 54/45 and 50/81

1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 50/81

54/45 + 50/81 is 736/405.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 81 is 405

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 405
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 9 = 405,
    54/45 = 54 × 9/45 × 9 = 486/405
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 5 = 405,
    50/81 = 50 × 5/81 × 5 = 250/405
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/405 + 250/405 = 486 + 250/405 = 736/405
  5. So, 54/45 + 50/81 = 736/405
    In mixed form: 1331/405

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