Add 32/54 and 2/15
32/54 + 2/15 is 98/135.
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,
32/54 = 32 × 5/54 × 5 = 160/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
2/15 = 2 × 18/15 × 18 = 36/270 - Add the two like fractions:
160/270 + 36/270 = 160 + 36/270 = 196/270 - 196/270 simplified gives 98/135
- So, 32/54 + 2/15 = 98/135
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