Add 18/54 and 15/25
18/54 + 15/25 is 14/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 25 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
18/54 = 18 × 25/54 × 25 = 450/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
15/25 = 15 × 54/25 × 54 = 810/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
450/1350 + 810/1350 = 450 + 810/1350 = 1260/1350 - 1260/1350 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 18/54 + 15/25 = 14/15
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