Add 5/2 and 15/54, Solve 2 1/2 + 15/54 as a fraction

Add 5/2 and 15/54

1^st number: 2 1/2, 2^nd number: 15/54

5/2 + 15/54 is 25/9.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 54 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
5/2 = 5 × 27/2 × 27 = 135/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
15/54 = 15 × 1/54 × 1 = 15/54
Add the two like fractions:
135/54 + 15/54 = 135 + 15/54 = 150/54
150/54 simplified gives 25/9
So, 5/2 + 15/54 = 25/9
In mixed form: 27/9

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