Add 25/15 and 2/54, Solve 1 10/15 + 2/54 as a fraction

Add 25/15 and 2/54

1^st number: 1 10/15, 2^nd number: 2/54

25/15 + 2/54 is 46/27.

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,
2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270
Add the two like fractions:
450/270 + 10/270 = 450 + 10/270 = 460/270
460/270 simplified gives 46/27
So, 25/15 + 2/54 = 46/27
In mixed form: 119/27

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