Add 24/15 and 15/54
1st number: 1 9/15, 2nd number: 15/54
24/15 + 15/54 is 169/90.
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,
24/15 = 24 × 18/15 × 18 = 432/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
15/54 = 15 × 5/54 × 5 = 75/270 - Add the two like fractions:
432/270 + 75/270 = 432 + 75/270 = 507/270 - 507/270 simplified gives 169/90
- So, 24/15 + 15/54 = 169/90
In mixed form: 179/90
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