Add 30/18 and 32/54
1st number: 1 12/18, 2nd number: 32/54
30/18 + 32/54 is 61/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
30/18 = 30 × 3/18 × 3 = 90/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
32/54 = 32 × 1/54 × 1 = 32/54 - Add the two like fractions:
90/54 + 32/54 = 90 + 32/54 = 122/54 - 122/54 simplified gives 61/27
- So, 30/18 + 32/54 = 61/27
In mixed form: 27/27
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