Add 15/3 and 32/54
1st number: 5 0/3, 2nd number: 32/54
15/3 + 32/54 is 151/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
15/3 = 15 × 18/3 × 18 = 270/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
32/54 = 32 × 1/54 × 1 = 32/54 - Add the two like fractions:
270/54 + 32/54 = 270 + 32/54 = 302/54 - 302/54 simplified gives 151/27
- So, 15/3 + 32/54 = 151/27
In mixed form: 516/27
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