Add 30/54 and 45/60
30/54 + 45/60 is 47/36.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
30/54 = 30 × 10/54 × 10 = 300/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
45/60 = 45 × 9/60 × 9 = 405/540 - Add the two like fractions:
300/540 + 405/540 = 300 + 405/540 = 705/540 - 705/540 simplified gives 47/36
- So, 30/54 + 45/60 = 47/36
In mixed form: 111/36
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