Add 30/5 and 7/54
1st number: 6 0/5, 2nd number: 7/54
30/5 + 7/54 is 331/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
30/5 = 30 × 54/5 × 54 = 1620/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
7/54 = 7 × 5/54 × 5 = 35/270 - Add the two like fractions:
1620/270 + 35/270 = 1620 + 35/270 = 1655/270 - 1655/270 simplified gives 331/54
- So, 30/5 + 7/54 = 331/54
In mixed form: 67/54
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