Add 15/54 and 3/12
15/54 + 3/12 is 19/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 12 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
15/54 = 15 × 2/54 × 2 = 30/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
3/12 = 3 × 9/12 × 9 = 27/108 - Add the two like fractions:
30/108 + 27/108 = 30 + 27/108 = 57/108 - 57/108 simplified gives 19/36
- So, 15/54 + 3/12 = 19/36
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