Add 30/12 and 5/54
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 5/54
30/12 + 5/54 is 70/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
30/12 = 30 × 9/12 × 9 = 270/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
5/54 = 5 × 2/54 × 2 = 10/108 - Add the two like fractions:
270/108 + 10/108 = 270 + 10/108 = 280/108 - 280/108 simplified gives 70/27
- So, 30/12 + 5/54 = 70/27
In mixed form: 216/27
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