Add 6/15 and 14/54
6/15 + 14/54 is 89/135.
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,
6/15 = 6 × 18/15 × 18 = 108/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
14/54 = 14 × 5/54 × 5 = 70/270 - Add the two like fractions:
108/270 + 70/270 = 108 + 70/270 = 178/270 - 178/270 simplified gives 89/135
- So, 6/15 + 14/54 = 89/135
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