Add 6/15 and 80/54
1st number: 6/15, 2nd number: 1 26/54
6/15 + 80/54 is 254/135.
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,
80/54 = 80 × 5/54 × 5 = 400/270 - Add the two like fractions:
108/270 + 400/270 = 108 + 400/270 = 508/270 - 508/270 simplified gives 254/135
- So, 6/15 + 80/54 = 254/135
In mixed form: 1119/135
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