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Add 30/6 and 49/54

1st number: 5 0/6, 2nd number: 49/54

30/6 + 49/54 is 319/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
    30/6 = 30 × 9/6 × 9 = 270/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    49/54 = 49 × 1/54 × 1 = 49/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    270/54 + 49/54 = 270 + 49/54 = 319/54
  5. So, 30/6 + 49/54 = 319/54
    In mixed form: 549/54

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