Add 56/15 and 8/54
1st number: 3 11/15, 2nd number: 8/54
56/15 + 8/54 is 524/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
56/15 = 56 × 18/15 × 18 = 1008/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
8/54 = 8 × 5/54 × 5 = 40/270 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/270 + 40/270 = 1008 + 40/270 = 1048/270 - 1048/270 simplified gives 524/135
- So, 56/15 + 8/54 = 524/135
In mixed form: 3119/135
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