Add 25/15 and 12/54
1st number: 1 10/15, 2nd number: 12/54
25/15 + 12/54 is 17/9.
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,
25/15 = 25 × 18/15 × 18 = 450/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
12/54 = 12 × 5/54 × 5 = 60/270 - Add the two like fractions:
450/270 + 60/270 = 450 + 60/270 = 510/270 - 510/270 simplified gives 17/9
- So, 25/15 + 12/54 = 17/9
In mixed form: 18/9
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