Add 10/15 and 54/9
1st number: 10/15, 2nd number: 6 0/9
10/15 + 54/9 is 20/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 9 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
10/15 = 10 × 3/15 × 3 = 30/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
54/9 = 54 × 5/9 × 5 = 270/45 - Add the two like fractions:
30/45 + 270/45 = 30 + 270/45 = 300/45 - 300/45 simplified gives 20/3
- So, 10/15 + 54/9 = 20/3
In mixed form: 62/3
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