Add 5/15 and 7/54
5/15 + 7/54 is 25/54.
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,
7/54 = 7 × 5/54 × 5 = 35/270 - Add the two like fractions:
90/270 + 35/270 = 90 + 35/270 = 125/270 - 125/270 simplified gives 25/54
- So, 5/15 + 7/54 = 25/54
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