Add 4/15 and 48/54
4/15 + 48/54 is 52/45.
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,
48/54 = 48 × 5/54 × 5 = 240/270 - Add the two like fractions:
72/270 + 240/270 = 72 + 240/270 = 312/270 - 312/270 simplified gives 52/45
- So, 4/15 + 48/54 = 52/45
In mixed form: 17/45
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