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Add 18/30 and 12/54

18/30 + 12/54 is 37/45.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
    18/30 = 18 × 9/30 × 9 = 162/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    12/54 = 12 × 5/54 × 5 = 60/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/270 + 60/270 = 162 + 60/270 = 222/270
  5. 222/270 simplified gives 37/45
  6. So, 18/30 + 12/54 = 37/45

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