Add 30/10 and 9/54, Solve 3 0/10 + 9/54 as a fraction

Add 30/10 and 9/54

1^st number: 3 0/10, 2^nd number: 9/54

30/10 + 9/54 is 19/6.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
30/10 = 30 × 27/10 × 27 = 810/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
9/54 = 9 × 5/54 × 5 = 45/270
Add the two like fractions:
810/270 + 45/270 = 810 + 45/270 = 855/270
855/270 simplified gives 19/6
So, 30/10 + 9/54 = 19/6
In mixed form: 31/6

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