Add 54/3 and 8/15
1st number: 18 0/3, 2nd number: 8/15
54/3 + 8/15 is 278/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 15 is 15
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 15 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 5 = 15,
54/3 = 54 × 5/3 × 5 = 270/15 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 1 = 15,
8/15 = 8 × 1/15 × 1 = 8/15 - Add the two like fractions:
270/15 + 8/15 = 270 + 8/15 = 278/15 - So, 54/3 + 8/15 = 278/15
In mixed form: 188/15
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