Add 15/54 and 15/16
15/54 + 15/16 is 175/144.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 16 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
15/54 = 15 × 8/54 × 8 = 120/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 27 = 432,
15/16 = 15 × 27/16 × 27 = 405/432 - Add the two like fractions:
120/432 + 405/432 = 120 + 405/432 = 525/432 - 525/432 simplified gives 175/144
- So, 15/54 + 15/16 = 175/144
In mixed form: 131/144
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