Add 54/15 and 24/27
1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 24/27
54/15 + 24/27 is 202/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
54/15 = 54 × 9/15 × 9 = 486/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
24/27 = 24 × 5/27 × 5 = 120/135 - Add the two like fractions:
486/135 + 120/135 = 486 + 120/135 = 606/135 - 606/135 simplified gives 202/45
- So, 54/15 + 24/27 = 202/45
In mixed form: 422/45
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