Add 8/5 and 9/54
1st number: 1 3/5, 2nd number: 9/54
8/5 + 9/54 is 53/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
8/5 = 8 × 54/5 × 54 = 432/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
9/54 = 9 × 5/54 × 5 = 45/270 - Add the two like fractions:
432/270 + 45/270 = 432 + 45/270 = 477/270 - 477/270 simplified gives 53/30
- So, 8/5 + 9/54 = 53/30
In mixed form: 123/30
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