Add 84/54 and 1/45
1st number: 1 30/54, 2nd number: 1/45
84/54 + 1/45 is 71/45.
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,
84/54 = 84 × 5/54 × 5 = 420/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
1/45 = 1 × 6/45 × 6 = 6/270 - Add the two like fractions:
420/270 + 6/270 = 420 + 6/270 = 426/270 - 426/270 simplified gives 71/45
- So, 84/54 + 1/45 = 71/45
In mixed form: 126/45
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