Add 2/15 and 45/54
2/15 + 45/54 is 29/30.
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,
2/15 = 2 × 18/15 × 18 = 36/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
45/54 = 45 × 5/54 × 5 = 225/270 - Add the two like fractions:
36/270 + 225/270 = 36 + 225/270 = 261/270 - 261/270 simplified gives 29/30
- So, 2/15 + 45/54 = 29/30
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