Add 9/54 and 18/5
1st number: 9/54, 2nd number: 3 3/5
9/54 + 18/5 is 113/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 5 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 5 × 54 = 270,
18/5 = 18 × 54/5 × 54 = 972/270 - Add the two like fractions:
45/270 + 972/270 = 45 + 972/270 = 1017/270 - 1017/270 simplified gives 113/30
- So, 9/54 + 18/5 = 113/30
In mixed form: 323/30
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