Add 27/15 and 1/54
1st number: 1 12/15, 2nd number: 1/54
27/15 + 1/54 is 491/270.
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,
27/15 = 27 × 18/15 × 18 = 486/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
1/54 = 1 × 5/54 × 5 = 5/270 - Add the two like fractions:
486/270 + 5/270 = 486 + 5/270 = 491/270 - So, 27/15 + 1/54 = 491/270
In mixed form: 1221/270
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