Add 15/36 and 7/54
15/36 + 7/54 is 59/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
15/36 = 15 × 3/36 × 3 = 45/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
7/54 = 7 × 2/54 × 2 = 14/108 - Add the two like fractions:
45/108 + 14/108 = 45 + 14/108 = 59/108 - So, 15/36 + 7/54 = 59/108
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