Add 54/9 and 18/15
1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 1 3/15
54/9 + 18/15 is 36/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 15 is 45
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 45 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
54/9 = 54 × 5/9 × 5 = 270/45 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
18/15 = 18 × 3/15 × 3 = 54/45 - Add the two like fractions:
270/45 + 54/45 = 270 + 54/45 = 324/45 - 324/45 simplified gives 36/5
- So, 54/9 + 18/15 = 36/5
In mixed form: 71/5
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