Add 54/9 and 20/45
1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 20/45
54/9 + 20/45 is 58/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 45 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
54/9 = 54 × 5/9 × 5 = 270/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 1 = 45,
20/45 = 20 × 1/45 × 1 = 20/45 - Add the two like fractions:
270/45 + 20/45 = 270 + 20/45 = 290/45 - 290/45 simplified gives 58/9
- So, 54/9 + 20/45 = 58/9
In mixed form: 64/9
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