Add 10/54 and 15/45
10/54 + 15/45 is 14/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
10/54 = 10 × 5/54 × 5 = 50/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
15/45 = 15 × 6/45 × 6 = 90/270 - Add the two like fractions:
50/270 + 90/270 = 50 + 90/270 = 140/270 - 140/270 simplified gives 14/27
- So, 10/54 + 15/45 = 14/27
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