Add 75/54 and 7/45
1st number: 1 21/54, 2nd number: 7/45
75/54 + 7/45 is 139/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
75/54 = 75 × 5/54 × 5 = 375/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
7/45 = 7 × 6/45 × 6 = 42/270 - Add the two like fractions:
375/270 + 42/270 = 375 + 42/270 = 417/270 - 417/270 simplified gives 139/90
- So, 75/54 + 7/45 = 139/90
In mixed form: 149/90
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