Add 3/30 and 5/54
3/30 + 5/54 is 26/135.
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,
3/30 = 3 × 9/30 × 9 = 27/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270 - Add the two like fractions:
27/270 + 25/270 = 27 + 25/270 = 52/270 - 52/270 simplified gives 26/135
- So, 3/30 + 5/54 = 26/135
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