Add 30/54 and 40/81
30/54 + 40/81 is 85/81.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
30/54 = 30 × 3/54 × 3 = 90/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
40/81 = 40 × 2/81 × 2 = 80/162 - Add the two like fractions:
90/162 + 80/162 = 90 + 80/162 = 170/162 - 170/162 simplified gives 85/81
- So, 30/54 + 40/81 = 85/81
In mixed form: 14/81
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