Add 3/15 and 10/54
3/15 + 10/54 is 52/135.
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,
3/15 = 3 × 18/15 × 18 = 54/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
10/54 = 10 × 5/54 × 5 = 50/270 - Add the two like fractions:
54/270 + 50/270 = 54 + 50/270 = 104/270 - 104/270 simplified gives 52/135
- So, 3/15 + 10/54 = 52/135
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