Add 18/54 and 4/10
18/54 + 4/10 is 11/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 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 10 × 27 = 270,
4/10 = 4 × 27/10 × 27 = 108/270 - Add the two like fractions:
90/270 + 108/270 = 90 + 108/270 = 198/270 - 198/270 simplified gives 11/15
- So, 18/54 + 4/10 = 11/15
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