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Add 54/5 and 14/45

1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 14/45

54/5 + 14/45 is 100/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 45 is 45

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
    54/5 = 54 × 9/5 × 9 = 486/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
    14/45 = 14 × 1/45 × 1 = 14/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/45 + 14/45 = 486 + 14/45 = 500/45
  5. 500/45 simplified gives 100/9
  6. So, 54/5 + 14/45 = 100/9
    In mixed form: 111/9

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