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Add 9/54 and 45/5

1st number: 9/54, 2nd number: 9 0/5

9/54 + 45/5 is 55/6.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    9/54 = 9 × 5/54 × 5 = 45/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    45/5 = 45 × 54/5 × 54 = 2430/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/270 + 2430/270 = 45 + 2430/270 = 2475/270
  5. 2475/270 simplified gives 55/6
  6. So, 9/54 + 45/5 = 55/6
    In mixed form: 91/6

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