Add 3/5 and 15/54
3/5 + 15/54 is 79/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
3/5 = 3 × 54/5 × 54 = 162/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
15/54 = 15 × 5/54 × 5 = 75/270 - Add the two like fractions:
162/270 + 75/270 = 162 + 75/270 = 237/270 - 237/270 simplified gives 79/90
- So, 3/5 + 15/54 = 79/90
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