Add 15/45 and 50/54
15/45 + 50/54 is 34/27.
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,
50/54 = 50 × 5/54 × 5 = 250/270 - Add the two like fractions:
90/270 + 250/270 = 90 + 250/270 = 340/270 - 340/270 simplified gives 34/27
- So, 15/45 + 50/54 = 34/27
In mixed form: 17/27
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