Add 3/30 and 3/54
3/30 + 3/54 is 7/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
3/30 = 3 × 9/30 × 9 = 27/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
3/54 = 3 × 5/54 × 5 = 15/270 - Add the two like fractions:
27/270 + 15/270 = 27 + 15/270 = 42/270 - 42/270 simplified gives 7/45
- So, 3/30 + 3/54 = 7/45
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