Add 15/50 and 15/54
15/50 + 15/54 is 26/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
15/50 = 15 × 27/50 × 27 = 405/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
15/54 = 15 × 25/54 × 25 = 375/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
405/1350 + 375/1350 = 405 + 375/1350 = 780/1350 - 780/1350 simplified gives 26/45
- So, 15/50 + 15/54 = 26/45
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