Add 35/54 and 24/15
1st number: 35/54, 2nd number: 1 9/15
35/54 + 24/15 is 607/270.
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,
35/54 = 35 × 5/54 × 5 = 175/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
24/15 = 24 × 18/15 × 18 = 432/270 - Add the two like fractions:
175/270 + 432/270 = 175 + 432/270 = 607/270 - So, 35/54 + 24/15 = 607/270
In mixed form: 267/270
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