Add 5/15 and 5/54
5/15 + 5/54 is 23/54.
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,
5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270 - Add the two like fractions:
90/270 + 25/270 = 90 + 25/270 = 115/270 - 115/270 simplified gives 23/54
- So, 5/15 + 5/54 = 23/54
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