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Add 81/54 and 6/45

1st number: 1 27/54, 2nd number: 6/45

81/54 + 6/45 is 49/30.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    81/54 = 81 × 5/54 × 5 = 405/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
    6/45 = 6 × 6/45 × 6 = 36/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    405/270 + 36/270 = 405 + 36/270 = 441/270
  5. 441/270 simplified gives 49/30
  6. So, 81/54 + 6/45 = 49/30
    In mixed form: 119/30

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