Add 15/54 and 30/35
15/54 + 30/35 is 143/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 35 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 35 × 54 = 1890,
30/35 = 30 × 54/35 × 54 = 1620/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
525/1890 + 1620/1890 = 525 + 1620/1890 = 2145/1890 - 2145/1890 simplified gives 143/126
- So, 15/54 + 30/35 = 143/126
In mixed form: 117/126
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