Add 12/15 and 14/54
12/15 + 14/54 is 143/135.
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,
12/15 = 12 × 18/15 × 18 = 216/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
14/54 = 14 × 5/54 × 5 = 70/270 - Add the two like fractions:
216/270 + 70/270 = 216 + 70/270 = 286/270 - 286/270 simplified gives 143/135
- So, 12/15 + 14/54 = 143/135
In mixed form: 18/135
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