Add 75/5 and 8/54
1st number: 15 0/5, 2nd number: 8/54
75/5 + 8/54 is 409/27.
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,
75/5 = 75 × 54/5 × 54 = 4050/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
8/54 = 8 × 5/54 × 5 = 40/270 - Add the two like fractions:
4050/270 + 40/270 = 4050 + 40/270 = 4090/270 - 4090/270 simplified gives 409/27
- So, 75/5 + 8/54 = 409/27
In mixed form: 154/27
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