Add 6/54 and 15/30
6/54 + 15/30 is 11/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 30 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
6/54 = 6 × 5/54 × 5 = 30/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
15/30 = 15 × 9/30 × 9 = 135/270 - Add the two like fractions:
30/270 + 135/270 = 30 + 135/270 = 165/270 - 165/270 simplified gives 11/18
- So, 6/54 + 15/30 = 11/18
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