Add 54/6 and 15/75
1st number: 9 0/6, 2nd number: 15/75
54/6 + 15/75 is 46/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
54/6 = 54 × 25/6 × 25 = 1350/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
15/75 = 15 × 2/75 × 2 = 30/150 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/150 + 30/150 = 1350 + 30/150 = 1380/150 - 1380/150 simplified gives 46/5
- So, 54/6 + 15/75 = 46/5
In mixed form: 91/5
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