Add 30/3 and 15/54
1st number: 10 0/3, 2nd number: 15/54
30/3 + 15/54 is 185/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
30/3 = 30 × 18/3 × 18 = 540/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
15/54 = 15 × 1/54 × 1 = 15/54 - Add the two like fractions:
540/54 + 15/54 = 540 + 15/54 = 555/54 - 555/54 simplified gives 185/18
- So, 30/3 + 15/54 = 185/18
In mixed form: 105/18
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