Add 3/5 and 5/54
3/5 + 5/54 is 187/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
3/5 = 3 × 54/5 × 54 = 162/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270 - Add the two like fractions:
162/270 + 25/270 = 162 + 25/270 = 187/270 - So, 3/5 + 5/54 = 187/270
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