Add 54/15 and 45/6
1st number: 3 9/15, 2nd number: 7 3/6
54/15 + 45/6 is 111/10.
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,
45/6 = 45 × 5/6 × 5 = 225/30 - Add the two like fractions:
108/30 + 225/30 = 108 + 225/30 = 333/30 - 333/30 simplified gives 111/10
- So, 54/15 + 45/6 = 111/10
In mixed form: 111/10
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