Add 9/15 and 25/54
9/15 + 25/54 is 287/270.
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,
9/15 = 9 × 18/15 × 18 = 162/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
25/54 = 25 × 5/54 × 5 = 125/270 - Add the two like fractions:
162/270 + 125/270 = 162 + 125/270 = 287/270 - So, 9/15 + 25/54 = 287/270
In mixed form: 117/270
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