Add 54/45 and 56/9
1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 6 2/9
54/45 + 56/9 is 334/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
54/45 = 54 × 1/45 × 1 = 54/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
56/9 = 56 × 5/9 × 5 = 280/45 - Add the two like fractions:
54/45 + 280/45 = 54 + 280/45 = 334/45 - So, 54/45 + 56/9 = 334/45
In mixed form: 719/45
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