Add 3/54 and 8/15
3/54 + 8/15 is 53/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 15 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
3/54 = 3 × 5/54 × 5 = 15/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
8/15 = 8 × 18/15 × 18 = 144/270 - Add the two like fractions:
15/270 + 144/270 = 15 + 144/270 = 159/270 - 159/270 simplified gives 53/90
- So, 3/54 + 8/15 = 53/90
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