Add 15/54 and 5/10
15/54 + 5/10 is 7/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 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 10 × 27 = 270,
5/10 = 5 × 27/10 × 27 = 135/270 - Add the two like fractions:
75/270 + 135/270 = 75 + 135/270 = 210/270 - 210/270 simplified gives 7/9
- So, 15/54 + 5/10 = 7/9
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