Add 30/54 and 15/4
1st number: 30/54, 2nd number: 3 3/4
30/54 + 15/4 is 155/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 4 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
30/54 = 30 × 2/54 × 2 = 60/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
15/4 = 15 × 27/4 × 27 = 405/108 - Add the two like fractions:
60/108 + 405/108 = 60 + 405/108 = 465/108 - 465/108 simplified gives 155/36
- So, 30/54 + 15/4 = 155/36
In mixed form: 411/36
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