Add 8/54 and 9/15
8/54 + 9/15 is 101/135.
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,
9/15 = 9 × 18/15 × 18 = 162/270 - Add the two like fractions:
40/270 + 162/270 = 40 + 162/270 = 202/270 - 202/270 simplified gives 101/135
- So, 8/54 + 9/15 = 101/135
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