Add 3/30 and 36/54
3/30 + 36/54 is 23/30.
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,
3/30 = 3 × 9/30 × 9 = 27/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
36/54 = 36 × 5/54 × 5 = 180/270 - Add the two like fractions:
27/270 + 180/270 = 27 + 180/270 = 207/270 - 207/270 simplified gives 23/30
- So, 3/30 + 36/54 = 23/30
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