Add 15/54 and 54/8
1st number: 15/54, 2nd number: 6 6/8
15/54 + 54/8 is 253/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 8 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
15/54 = 15 × 4/54 × 4 = 60/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
54/8 = 54 × 27/8 × 27 = 1458/216 - Add the two like fractions:
60/216 + 1458/216 = 60 + 1458/216 = 1518/216 - 1518/216 simplified gives 253/36
- So, 15/54 + 54/8 = 253/36
In mixed form: 71/36
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