Add 15/30 and 30/54
15/30 + 30/54 is 19/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
15/30 = 15 × 9/30 × 9 = 135/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
30/54 = 30 × 5/54 × 5 = 150/270 - Add the two like fractions:
135/270 + 150/270 = 135 + 150/270 = 285/270 - 285/270 simplified gives 19/18
- So, 15/30 + 30/54 = 19/18
In mixed form: 11/18
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