Add 30/54 and 4/8
30/54 + 4/8 is 19/18.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 8 is 216
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 216 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 4 = 216,
30/54 = 30 × 4/54 × 4 = 120/216 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 27 = 216,
4/8 = 4 × 27/8 × 27 = 108/216 - Add the two like fractions:
120/216 + 108/216 = 120 + 108/216 = 228/216 - 228/216 simplified gives 19/18
- So, 30/54 + 4/8 = 19/18
In mixed form: 11/18
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