Add 2/30 and 8/54
2/30 + 8/54 is 29/135.
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,
8/54 = 8 × 5/54 × 5 = 40/270 - Add the two like fractions:
18/270 + 40/270 = 18 + 40/270 = 58/270 - 58/270 simplified gives 29/135
- So, 2/30 + 8/54 = 29/135
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