Add 1/15 and 42/54
1/15 + 42/54 is 38/45.
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,
42/54 = 42 × 5/54 × 5 = 210/270 - Add the two like fractions:
18/270 + 210/270 = 18 + 210/270 = 228/270 - 228/270 simplified gives 38/45
- So, 1/15 + 42/54 = 38/45
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