Add 4/54 and 49/15
1st number: 4/54, 2nd number: 3 4/15
4/54 + 49/15 is 451/135.
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,
4/54 = 4 × 5/54 × 5 = 20/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
49/15 = 49 × 18/15 × 18 = 882/270 - Add the two like fractions:
20/270 + 882/270 = 20 + 882/270 = 902/270 - 902/270 simplified gives 451/135
- So, 4/54 + 49/15 = 451/135
In mixed form: 346/135
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