Add 9/54 and 1/45
9/54 + 1/45 is 17/90.
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,
9/54 = 9 × 5/54 × 5 = 45/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
1/45 = 1 × 6/45 × 6 = 6/270 - Add the two like fractions:
45/270 + 6/270 = 45 + 6/270 = 51/270 - 51/270 simplified gives 17/90
- So, 9/54 + 1/45 = 17/90
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