Add 3/54 and 21/30
3/54 + 21/30 is 34/45.
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,
3/54 = 3 × 5/54 × 5 = 15/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
21/30 = 21 × 9/30 × 9 = 189/270 - Add the two like fractions:
15/270 + 189/270 = 15 + 189/270 = 204/270 - 204/270 simplified gives 34/45
- So, 3/54 + 21/30 = 34/45
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