Add 15/54 and 7/15
15/54 + 7/15 is 67/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 15 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 15 × 18 = 270,
7/15 = 7 × 18/15 × 18 = 126/270 - Add the two like fractions:
75/270 + 126/270 = 75 + 126/270 = 201/270 - 201/270 simplified gives 67/90
- So, 15/54 + 7/15 = 67/90
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