Add 15/54 and 20/70
15/54 + 20/70 is 71/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 70 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
15/54 = 15 × 35/54 × 35 = 525/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
20/70 = 20 × 27/70 × 27 = 540/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
525/1890 + 540/1890 = 525 + 540/1890 = 1065/1890 - 1065/1890 simplified gives 71/126
- So, 15/54 + 20/70 = 71/126
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