Add 15/54 and 6/72
15/54 + 6/72 is 13/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 72 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 72 × 3 = 216,
6/72 = 6 × 3/72 × 3 = 18/216 - Add the two like fractions:
60/216 + 18/216 = 60 + 18/216 = 78/216 - 78/216 simplified gives 13/36
- So, 15/54 + 6/72 = 13/36
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