Add 54/2 and 6/15
1st number: 27 0/2, 2nd number: 6/15
54/2 + 6/15 is 137/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 15 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 15 = 30,
54/2 = 54 × 15/2 × 15 = 810/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 2 = 30,
6/15 = 6 × 2/15 × 2 = 12/30 - Add the two like fractions:
810/30 + 12/30 = 810 + 12/30 = 822/30 - 822/30 simplified gives 137/5
- So, 54/2 + 6/15 = 137/5
In mixed form: 272/5
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