Add 8/54 and 6/45
8/54 + 6/45 is 38/135.
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,
8/54 = 8 × 5/54 × 5 = 40/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
6/45 = 6 × 6/45 × 6 = 36/270 - Add the two like fractions:
40/270 + 36/270 = 40 + 36/270 = 76/270 - 76/270 simplified gives 38/135
- So, 8/54 + 6/45 = 38/135
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