Add 15/54 and 4/30, Solve 15/54 + 4/30 as a fraction

Add 15/54 and 4/30

15/54 + 4/30 is 37/90.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 30 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
15/54 = 15 × 5/54 × 5 = 75/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
4/30 = 4 × 9/30 × 9 = 36/270
Add the two like fractions:
75/270 + 36/270 = 75 + 36/270 = 111/270
111/270 simplified gives 37/90
So, 15/54 + 4/30 = 37/90

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