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Add 54/15 and 14/54

1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 14/54

54/15 + 14/54 is 521/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
    54/15 = 54 × 18/15 × 18 = 972/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    14/54 = 14 × 5/54 × 5 = 70/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    972/270 + 70/270 = 972 + 70/270 = 1042/270
  5. 1042/270 simplified gives 521/135
  6. So, 54/15 + 14/54 = 521/135
    In mixed form: 3116/135

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