Add 6/15 and 3/54
6/15 + 3/54 is 41/90.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 18/15 × 18 = 108/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
3/54 = 3 × 5/54 × 5 = 15/270 - Add the two like fractions:
108/270 + 15/270 = 108 + 15/270 = 123/270 - 123/270 simplified gives 41/90
- So, 6/15 + 3/54 = 41/90
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 12/15+3/54 6/15+6/54 6/30+3/54 18/15+3/54 6/15+9/54 6/45+3/54 30/15+3/54 6/15+15/54 6/75+3/54 42/15+3/54 6/15+21/54