Add 12/30 and 64/54
1st number: 12/30, 2nd number: 1 10/54
12/30 + 64/54 is 214/135.
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,
12/30 = 12 × 9/30 × 9 = 108/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
64/54 = 64 × 5/54 × 5 = 320/270 - Add the two like fractions:
108/270 + 320/270 = 108 + 320/270 = 428/270 - 428/270 simplified gives 214/135
- So, 12/30 + 64/54 = 214/135
In mixed form: 179/135
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