Add 4/54 and 7/15
4/54 + 7/15 is 73/135.
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,
7/15 = 7 × 18/15 × 18 = 126/270 - Add the two like fractions:
20/270 + 126/270 = 20 + 126/270 = 146/270 - 146/270 simplified gives 73/135
- So, 4/54 + 7/15 = 73/135
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