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Add 30/54 and 15/20

30/54 + 15/20 is 47/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 20 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
    30/54 = 30 × 10/54 × 10 = 300/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
    15/20 = 15 × 27/20 × 27 = 405/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/540 + 405/540 = 300 + 405/540 = 705/540
  5. 705/540 simplified gives 47/36
  6. So, 30/54 + 15/20 = 47/36
    In mixed form: 111/36

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