Add 2/3 and 54/15
1st number: 2/3, 2nd number: 3 9/15
2/3 + 54/15 is 64/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 15 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
2/3 = 2 × 5/3 × 5 = 10/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
54/15 = 54 × 1/15 × 1 = 54/15 - Add the two like fractions:
10/15 + 54/15 = 10 + 54/15 = 64/15 - So, 2/3 + 54/15 = 64/15
In mixed form: 44/15
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