Add 15/54 and 56/70
15/54 + 56/70 is 97/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 70 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 70 × 27 = 1890,
56/70 = 56 × 27/70 × 27 = 1512/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
525/1890 + 1512/1890 = 525 + 1512/1890 = 2037/1890 - 2037/1890 simplified gives 97/90
- So, 15/54 + 56/70 = 97/90
In mixed form: 17/90
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