Add 30/6 and 42/54
1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 42/54
30/6 + 42/54 is 52/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
30/6 = 30 × 9/6 × 9 = 270/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
42/54 = 42 × 1/54 × 1 = 42/54 - Add the two like fractions:
270/54 + 42/54 = 270 + 42/54 = 312/54 - 312/54 simplified gives 52/9
- So, 30/6 + 42/54 = 52/9
In mixed form: 57/9
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