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Add 15/75 and 3/54

15/75 + 3/54 is 23/90.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
    15/75 = 15 × 18/75 × 18 = 270/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    3/54 = 3 × 25/54 × 25 = 75/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/1350 + 75/1350 = 270 + 75/1350 = 345/1350
  5. 345/1350 simplified gives 23/90
  6. So, 15/75 + 3/54 = 23/90

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