Add 12/15 and 6/54
12/15 + 6/54 is 41/45.
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,
12/15 = 12 × 18/15 × 18 = 216/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
6/54 = 6 × 5/54 × 5 = 30/270 - Add the two like fractions:
216/270 + 30/270 = 216 + 30/270 = 246/270 - 246/270 simplified gives 41/45
- So, 12/15 + 6/54 = 41/45
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