Add 15/54 and 9/50
15/54 + 9/50 is 103/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
15/54 = 15 × 25/54 × 25 = 375/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
9/50 = 9 × 27/50 × 27 = 243/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
375/1350 + 243/1350 = 375 + 243/1350 = 618/1350 - 618/1350 simplified gives 103/225
- So, 15/54 + 9/50 = 103/225
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