Add 15/54 and 30/5
1st number: 15/54, 2nd number: 6 0/5
15/54 + 30/5 is 113/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 5 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 5 × 54 = 270,
30/5 = 30 × 54/5 × 54 = 1620/270 - Add the two like fractions:
75/270 + 1620/270 = 75 + 1620/270 = 1695/270 - 1695/270 simplified gives 113/18
- So, 15/54 + 30/5 = 113/18
In mixed form: 65/18
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