Add 30/54 and 30/3
1st number: 30/54, 2nd number: 10 0/3
30/54 + 30/3 is 95/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 3 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
30/54 = 30 × 1/54 × 1 = 30/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
30/3 = 30 × 18/3 × 18 = 540/54 - Add the two like fractions:
30/54 + 540/54 = 30 + 540/54 = 570/54 - 570/54 simplified gives 95/9
- So, 30/54 + 30/3 = 95/9
In mixed form: 105/9
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