Add 9/54 and 16/45
9/54 + 16/45 is 47/90.
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,
16/45 = 16 × 6/45 × 6 = 96/270 - Add the two like fractions:
45/270 + 96/270 = 45 + 96/270 = 141/270 - 141/270 simplified gives 47/90
- So, 9/54 + 16/45 = 47/90
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