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Add 15/54 and 10/15

15/54 + 10/15 is 17/18.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 15 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    15/54 = 15 × 5/54 × 5 = 75/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
    10/15 = 10 × 18/15 × 18 = 180/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/270 + 180/270 = 75 + 180/270 = 255/270
  5. 255/270 simplified gives 17/18
  6. So, 15/54 + 10/15 = 17/18

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