Add 1/15 and 3/54
1/15 + 3/54 is 11/90.
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,
1/15 = 1 × 18/15 × 18 = 18/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
3/54 = 3 × 5/54 × 5 = 15/270 - Add the two like fractions:
18/270 + 15/270 = 18 + 15/270 = 33/270 - 33/270 simplified gives 11/90
- So, 1/15 + 3/54 = 11/90
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