Add 12/30 and 80/54
1st number: 12/30, 2nd number: 1 26/54
12/30 + 80/54 is 254/135.
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,
80/54 = 80 × 5/54 × 5 = 400/270 - Add the two like fractions:
108/270 + 400/270 = 108 + 400/270 = 508/270 - 508/270 simplified gives 254/135
- So, 12/30 + 80/54 = 254/135
In mixed form: 1119/135
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