Add 18/54 and 15/5
1st number: 18/54, 2nd number: 3 0/5
18/54 + 15/5 is 10/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 5 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
18/54 = 18 × 5/54 × 5 = 90/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
15/5 = 15 × 54/5 × 54 = 810/270 - Add the two like fractions:
90/270 + 810/270 = 90 + 810/270 = 900/270 - 900/270 simplified gives 10/3
- So, 18/54 + 15/5 = 10/3
In mixed form: 31/3
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