Add 4/18 and 15/54
4/18 + 15/54 is 1/2.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
4/18 = 4 × 3/18 × 3 = 12/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
15/54 = 15 × 1/54 × 1 = 15/54 - Add the two like fractions:
12/54 + 15/54 = 12 + 15/54 = 27/54 - 27/54 simplified gives 1/2
- So, 4/18 + 15/54 = 1/2
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