Add 2/54 and 15/36
2/54 + 15/36 is 49/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
2/54 = 2 × 2/54 × 2 = 4/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
15/36 = 15 × 3/36 × 3 = 45/108 - Add the two like fractions:
4/108 + 45/108 = 4 + 45/108 = 49/108 - So, 2/54 + 15/36 = 49/108
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