Add 15/54 and 36/48
15/54 + 36/48 is 37/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
15/54 = 15 × 8/54 × 8 = 120/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
36/48 = 36 × 9/48 × 9 = 324/432 - Add the two like fractions:
120/432 + 324/432 = 120 + 324/432 = 444/432 - 444/432 simplified gives 37/36
- So, 15/54 + 36/48 = 37/36
In mixed form: 11/36
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