Add 54/15 and 25/6
1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 4 1/6
54/15 + 25/6 is 233/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 6 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
54/15 = 54 × 2/15 × 2 = 108/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 5 = 30,
25/6 = 25 × 5/6 × 5 = 125/30 - Add the two like fractions:
108/30 + 125/30 = 108 + 125/30 = 233/30 - So, 54/15 + 25/6 = 233/30
In mixed form: 723/30
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