Add 56/54 and 2/15
1st number: 1 2/54, 2nd number: 2/15
56/54 + 2/15 is 158/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 15 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
56/54 = 56 × 5/54 × 5 = 280/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
2/15 = 2 × 18/15 × 18 = 36/270 - Add the two like fractions:
280/270 + 36/270 = 280 + 36/270 = 316/270 - 316/270 simplified gives 158/135
- So, 56/54 + 2/15 = 158/135
In mixed form: 123/135
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