Add 54/45 and 6/7
1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 6/7
54/45 + 6/7 is 72/35.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 7 is 315
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 315 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 7 = 315,
54/45 = 54 × 7/45 × 7 = 378/315 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 45 = 315,
6/7 = 6 × 45/7 × 45 = 270/315 - Add the two like fractions:
378/315 + 270/315 = 378 + 270/315 = 648/315 - 648/315 simplified gives 72/35
- So, 54/45 + 6/7 = 72/35
In mixed form: 22/35
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