Add 15/54 and 12/45
15/54 + 12/45 is 49/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
15/54 = 15 × 5/54 × 5 = 75/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
12/45 = 12 × 6/45 × 6 = 72/270 - Add the two like fractions:
75/270 + 72/270 = 75 + 72/270 = 147/270 - 147/270 simplified gives 49/90
- So, 15/54 + 12/45 = 49/90
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