Add 64/18 and 15/54
1st number: 3 10/18, 2nd number: 15/54
64/18 + 15/54 is 23/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
64/18 = 64 × 3/18 × 3 = 192/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
15/54 = 15 × 1/54 × 1 = 15/54 - Add the two like fractions:
192/54 + 15/54 = 192 + 15/54 = 207/54 - 207/54 simplified gives 23/6
- So, 64/18 + 15/54 = 23/6
In mixed form: 35/6
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