Add 1/15 and 9/54
1/15 + 9/54 is 7/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
1/15 = 1 × 18/15 × 18 = 18/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
9/54 = 9 × 5/54 × 5 = 45/270 - Add the two like fractions:
18/270 + 45/270 = 18 + 45/270 = 63/270 - 63/270 simplified gives 7/30
- So, 1/15 + 9/54 = 7/30
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