Add 54/5 and 3/9
1st number: 10 4/5, 2nd number: 3/9
54/5 + 3/9 is 167/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 9 = 45,
54/5 = 54 × 9/5 × 9 = 486/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
3/9 = 3 × 5/9 × 5 = 15/45 - Add the two like fractions:
486/45 + 15/45 = 486 + 15/45 = 501/45 - 501/45 simplified gives 167/15
- So, 54/5 + 3/9 = 167/15
In mixed form: 112/15
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