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Add 54/9 and 6/15

1st number: 6 0/9, 2nd number: 6/15

54/9 + 6/15 is 32/5.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 5 = 45,
    54/9 = 54 × 5/9 × 5 = 270/45
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 3 = 45,
    6/15 = 6 × 3/15 × 3 = 18/45
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/45 + 18/45 = 270 + 18/45 = 288/45
  5. 288/45 simplified gives 32/5
  6. So, 54/9 + 6/15 = 32/5
    In mixed form: 62/5

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