Add 15/45 and 48/54
15/45 + 48/54 is 11/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
15/45 = 15 × 6/45 × 6 = 90/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
48/54 = 48 × 5/54 × 5 = 240/270 - Add the two like fractions:
90/270 + 240/270 = 90 + 240/270 = 330/270 - 330/270 simplified gives 11/9
- So, 15/45 + 48/54 = 11/9
In mixed form: 12/9
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