Add 5/15 and 24/54
5/15 + 24/54 is 7/9.
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,
5/15 = 5 × 18/15 × 18 = 90/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
24/54 = 24 × 5/54 × 5 = 120/270 - Add the two like fractions:
90/270 + 120/270 = 90 + 120/270 = 210/270 - 210/270 simplified gives 7/9
- So, 5/15 + 24/54 = 7/9
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