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