Add 15/54 and 16/60
15/54 + 16/60 is 49/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
15/54 = 15 × 10/54 × 10 = 150/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
16/60 = 16 × 9/60 × 9 = 144/540 - Add the two like fractions:
150/540 + 144/540 = 150 + 144/540 = 294/540 - 294/540 simplified gives 49/90
- So, 15/54 + 16/60 = 49/90
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