Add 56/54 and 24/15, Solve 1 2/54 + 1 9/15 as a fraction

Add 56/54 and 24/15

1^st number: 1 2/54, 2^nd number: 1 9/15

56/54 + 24/15 is 356/135.

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,
24/15 = 24 × 18/15 × 18 = 432/270
Add the two like fractions:
280/270 + 432/270 = 280 + 432/270 = 712/270
712/270 simplified gives 356/135
So, 56/54 + 24/15 = 356/135
In mixed form: 286/135

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