Add 14/15 and 9/54
14/15 + 9/54 is 11/10.
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,
14/15 = 14 × 18/15 × 18 = 252/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
9/54 = 9 × 5/54 × 5 = 45/270 - Add the two like fractions:
252/270 + 45/270 = 252 + 45/270 = 297/270 - 297/270 simplified gives 11/10
- So, 14/15 + 9/54 = 11/10
In mixed form: 11/10
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