Add 30/54 and 16/30
30/54 + 16/30 is 49/45.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 30 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
30/54 = 30 × 5/54 × 5 = 150/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
16/30 = 16 × 9/30 × 9 = 144/270 - Add the two like fractions:
150/270 + 144/270 = 150 + 144/270 = 294/270 - 294/270 simplified gives 49/45
- So, 30/54 + 16/30 = 49/45
In mixed form: 14/45
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