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Add 30/54 and 40/15

1st number: 30/54, 2nd number: 2 10/15

30/54 + 40/15 is 29/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 15 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    30/54 = 30 × 5/54 × 5 = 150/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
    40/15 = 40 × 18/15 × 18 = 720/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/270 + 720/270 = 150 + 720/270 = 870/270
  5. 870/270 simplified gives 29/9
  6. So, 30/54 + 40/15 = 29/9
    In mixed form: 32/9

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