Add 3/54 and 5/30
3/54 + 5/30 is 2/9.
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,
5/30 = 5 × 9/30 × 9 = 45/270 - Add the two like fractions:
15/270 + 45/270 = 15 + 45/270 = 60/270 - 60/270 simplified gives 2/9
- So, 3/54 + 5/30 = 2/9
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