Add 2/54 and 98/30
1st number: 2/54, 2nd number: 3 8/30
2/54 + 98/30 is 446/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 30 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
98/30 = 98 × 9/30 × 9 = 882/270 - Add the two like fractions:
10/270 + 882/270 = 10 + 882/270 = 892/270 - 892/270 simplified gives 446/135
- So, 2/54 + 98/30 = 446/135
In mixed form: 341/135
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