Add 54/15 and 30/54
1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 30/54
54/15 + 30/54 is 187/45.
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,
54/15 = 54 × 18/15 × 18 = 972/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
30/54 = 30 × 5/54 × 5 = 150/270 - Add the two like fractions:
972/270 + 150/270 = 972 + 150/270 = 1122/270 - 1122/270 simplified gives 187/45
- So, 54/15 + 30/54 = 187/45
In mixed form: 47/45
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