Add 18/15 and 2/54, Solve 1 3/15 + 2/54 as a fraction

Add 18/15 and 2/54

1^st number: 1 3/15, 2^nd number: 2/54

18/15 + 2/54 is 167/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 54 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
18/15 = 18 × 18/15 × 18 = 324/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270
Add the two like fractions:
324/270 + 10/270 = 324 + 10/270 = 334/270
334/270 simplified gives 167/135
So, 18/15 + 2/54 = 167/135
In mixed form: 132/135

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