Add 54/60 and 2/45
54/60 + 2/45 is 17/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
54/60 = 54 × 3/60 × 3 = 162/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
2/45 = 2 × 4/45 × 4 = 8/180 - Add the two like fractions:
162/180 + 8/180 = 162 + 8/180 = 170/180 - 170/180 simplified gives 17/18
- So, 54/60 + 2/45 = 17/18
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