Add 6/3 and 45/54
1st number: 2 0/3, 2nd number: 45/54
6/3 + 45/54 is 17/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
6/3 = 6 × 18/3 × 18 = 108/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
45/54 = 45 × 1/54 × 1 = 45/54 - Add the two like fractions:
108/54 + 45/54 = 108 + 45/54 = 153/54 - 153/54 simplified gives 17/6
- So, 6/3 + 45/54 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6
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