Add 2/30 and 16/54
2/30 + 16/54 is 49/135.
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,
2/30 = 2 × 9/30 × 9 = 18/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
16/54 = 16 × 5/54 × 5 = 80/270 - Add the two like fractions:
18/270 + 80/270 = 18 + 80/270 = 98/270 - 98/270 simplified gives 49/135
- So, 2/30 + 16/54 = 49/135
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