Add 30/5 and 4/54
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 4/54
30/5 + 4/54 is 164/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
30/5 = 30 × 54/5 × 54 = 1620/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
4/54 = 4 × 5/54 × 5 = 20/270 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/270 + 20/270 = 1620 + 20/270 = 1640/270 - 1640/270 simplified gives 164/27
- So, 30/5 + 4/54 = 164/27
In mixed form: 62/27
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