Add 30/25 and 8/54
1st number: 1 5/25, 2nd number: 8/54
30/25 + 8/54 is 182/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
30/25 = 30 × 54/25 × 54 = 1620/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
8/54 = 8 × 25/54 × 25 = 200/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/1350 + 200/1350 = 1620 + 200/1350 = 1820/1350 - 1820/1350 simplified gives 182/135
- So, 30/25 + 8/54 = 182/135
In mixed form: 147/135
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