Add 4/15 and 32/54
4/15 + 32/54 is 116/135.
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,
4/15 = 4 × 18/15 × 18 = 72/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
32/54 = 32 × 5/54 × 5 = 160/270 - Add the two like fractions:
72/270 + 160/270 = 72 + 160/270 = 232/270 - 232/270 simplified gives 116/135
- So, 4/15 + 32/54 = 116/135
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