Add 8/54 and 12/15
8/54 + 12/15 is 128/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
8/54 = 8 × 5/54 × 5 = 40/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
12/15 = 12 × 18/15 × 18 = 216/270 - Add the two like fractions:
40/270 + 216/270 = 40 + 216/270 = 256/270 - 256/270 simplified gives 128/135
- So, 8/54 + 12/15 = 128/135
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