Add 15/54 and 2/10
15/54 + 2/10 is 43/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 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 10 × 27 = 270,
2/10 = 2 × 27/10 × 27 = 54/270 - Add the two like fractions:
75/270 + 54/270 = 75 + 54/270 = 129/270 - 129/270 simplified gives 43/90
- So, 15/54 + 2/10 = 43/90
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