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Add 81/45 and 36/54

1st number: 1 36/45, 2nd number: 36/54

81/45 + 36/54 is 37/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
    81/45 = 81 × 6/45 × 6 = 486/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    36/54 = 36 × 5/54 × 5 = 180/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/270 + 180/270 = 486 + 180/270 = 666/270
  5. 666/270 simplified gives 37/15
  6. So, 81/45 + 36/54 = 37/15
    In mixed form: 27/15

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