Add 18/15 and 20/54
1st number: 1 3/15, 2nd number: 20/54
18/15 + 20/54 is 212/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
20/54 = 20 × 5/54 × 5 = 100/270 - Add the two like fractions:
324/270 + 100/270 = 324 + 100/270 = 424/270 - 424/270 simplified gives 212/135
- So, 18/15 + 20/54 = 212/135
In mixed form: 177/135
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