Add 3/54 and 30/10
1st number: 3/54, 2nd number: 3 0/10
3/54 + 30/10 is 55/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 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 10 × 27 = 270,
30/10 = 30 × 27/10 × 27 = 810/270 - Add the two like fractions:
15/270 + 810/270 = 15 + 810/270 = 825/270 - 825/270 simplified gives 55/18
- So, 3/54 + 30/10 = 55/18
In mixed form: 31/18
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