Add 3/54 and 9/15
3/54 + 9/15 is 59/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 15 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
3/54 = 3 × 5/54 × 5 = 15/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
9/15 = 9 × 18/15 × 18 = 162/270 - Add the two like fractions:
15/270 + 162/270 = 15 + 162/270 = 177/270 - 177/270 simplified gives 59/90
- So, 3/54 + 9/15 = 59/90
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