Add 2/54 and 15/60
2/54 + 15/60 is 31/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
2/54 = 2 × 10/54 × 10 = 20/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
15/60 = 15 × 9/60 × 9 = 135/540 - Add the two like fractions:
20/540 + 135/540 = 20 + 135/540 = 155/540 - 155/540 simplified gives 31/108
- So, 2/54 + 15/60 = 31/108
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