Add 2/15 and 15/54
2/15 + 15/54 is 37/90.
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,
2/15 = 2 × 18/15 × 18 = 36/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
15/54 = 15 × 5/54 × 5 = 75/270 - Add the two like fractions:
36/270 + 75/270 = 36 + 75/270 = 111/270 - 111/270 simplified gives 37/90
- So, 2/15 + 15/54 = 37/90
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