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Add 12/54 and 7/15

12/54 + 7/15 is 31/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 15 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    12/54 = 12 × 5/54 × 5 = 60/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
    7/15 = 7 × 18/15 × 18 = 126/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    60/270 + 126/270 = 60 + 126/270 = 186/270
  5. 186/270 simplified gives 31/45
  6. So, 12/54 + 7/15 = 31/45

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