Add 54/4 and 9/15
1st number: 13 2/4, 2nd number: 9/15
54/4 + 9/15 is 141/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 15 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 15 = 60,
54/4 = 54 × 15/4 × 15 = 810/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 4 = 60,
9/15 = 9 × 4/15 × 4 = 36/60 - Add the two like fractions:
810/60 + 36/60 = 810 + 36/60 = 846/60 - 846/60 simplified gives 141/10
- So, 54/4 + 9/15 = 141/10
In mixed form: 141/10
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