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Add 54/45 and 81/6

1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 13 3/6

54/45 + 81/6 is 147/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 6 is 90

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 2 = 90,
    54/45 = 54 × 2/45 × 2 = 108/90
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 15 = 90,
    81/6 = 81 × 15/6 × 15 = 1215/90
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/90 + 1215/90 = 108 + 1215/90 = 1323/90
  5. 1323/90 simplified gives 147/10
  6. So, 54/45 + 81/6 = 147/10
    In mixed form: 147/10

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