Add 2/9 and 54/30
1st number: 2/9, 2nd number: 1 24/30
2/9 + 54/30 is 91/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 30 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 10 = 90,
2/9 = 2 × 10/9 × 10 = 20/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 3 = 90,
54/30 = 54 × 3/30 × 3 = 162/90 - Add the two like fractions:
20/90 + 162/90 = 20 + 162/90 = 182/90 - 182/90 simplified gives 91/45
- So, 2/9 + 54/30 = 91/45
In mixed form: 21/45
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