Add 15/60 and 20/54
15/60 + 20/54 is 67/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 54 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
15/60 = 15 × 9/60 × 9 = 135/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
20/54 = 20 × 10/54 × 10 = 200/540 - Add the two like fractions:
135/540 + 200/540 = 135 + 200/540 = 335/540 - 335/540 simplified gives 67/108
- So, 15/60 + 20/54 = 67/108
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